Wednesday 1 Jan -  Friday 10 Jan

After any frost or fog clears, Wednesday morning will be mostly dry and cloudy with some bright or sunny spells in central and eastern areas. Further north, it will turn increasingly windy during the day with outbreaks of rain developing for a time. Quite mild across the northwest, but temperatures near normal elsewhere. Looking further ahead, there looks to be something of a northwest/southeast split. The majority of the wet and windy weather seems to be confined to the northwest with spells of heavy rain and strong winds. The region may also see some showery interludes with possible snow over the northern hills. Further south, it looks to be more settled with longer drier, brighter periods as well as occasional overnight frost and fog.

Friday 10 Jan - Friday 24 Jan

There looks to be a continuation of the northwest/southeast split through much of January. Spells of heavy rain and strong winds look most likely across northern and western parts. These could be interspersed by more showery interludes where some snow could fall over higher ground. The best of any bright and dry conditions appear most probable in the east and southeast, though some rain may reach here for a time. Temperatures may be above average in the north at first, though some brief colder interludes are still likely. In the more settled spells in the southeast, it is likely to be colder generally, with an increased risk of fog overnight. Temperatures near normal in the south.

https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/

Wednesday 1 Jan -  Friday 10 Jan

After any frost or fog clears, Wednesday morning will be mostly dry and cloudy with some bright or sunny spells in central and eastern areas. Further north, it will turn increasingly windy during the day with outbreaks of rain developing for a time. Quite mild across the northwest, but temperatures near normal elsewhere. Looking further ahead, there looks to be something of a northwest/southeast split. The majority of the wet and windy weather seems to be confined to the northwest with spells of heavy rain and strong winds. The region may also see some showery interludes with possible snow over the northern hills. Further south, it looks to be more settled with longer drier, brighter periods as well as occasional overnight frost and fog.

Friday 10 Jan - Friday 24 Jan

There looks to be a continuation of the northwest/southeast split through much of January. Spells of heavy rain and strong winds look most likely across northern and western parts. These could be interspersed by more showery interludes where some snow could fall over higher ground. The best of any bright and dry conditions appear most probable in the east and southeast, though some rain may reach here for a time. Temperatures may be above average in the north at first, though some brief colder interludes are still likely. In the more settled spells in the southeast, it is likely to be colder generally, with an increased risk of fog overnight. Temperatures near normal in the south.

https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/

South West* is what they meant? as the south east was already mentioned for it to be colder?

Looking very mild across the pond as well as eastern Europe: DC could reach 20c on Monday:

https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/washington/20006/daily-weather-forecast/327659?day=4

BBC monthly outlook

Summary

Generally mild but wet and windy in January

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Saturday 28 December – Sunday 5 January

Mild and drier with a cold snap around New Years

This weekend a mild but dreary weather pattern is expected, with temperatures widely into double figures and reaching the mid-teens in some places. However, it will be a grey affair with largely overcast skies across the country, particularly on Saturday. Things will be mostly dry except for northwestern areas of Scotland and parts of eastern Northern Ireland, where weak fronts will linger and bring some patches of rain. From Monday, the clouds should finally break across much of England and Wales, but northern parts of the country will stay damp and dreary.

On New Years Eve high pressure will begin to build over the UK and the clear skies and calm winds overnight will allow temperatures to fall away. Frost is expected for northern areas with overnight lows into the low single figures in the south. The rest of the week and into the following weekend will see the New Years Eve high pressure gradually slide away and allow frontal systems to reach into the UK from the west. It will be more frequently wet and windy in the northwest, whilst southern and eastern parts of Britain see some lengthy dry and clear spells. It will be mild for the time of year.

Monday 6 January – Sunday 12 January

Staying mild but wet and windy at times

We expect to see a slight shift in the weather pattern heading into the first full week of the new year, but high pressure will often lurk nearby to the south. This will create a distinct north and south split in the weather across the country. Southern areas will see greater influence from high pressure and will tend to be drier and brighter with occasional wet and windy days as cold fronts dive south. Meanwhile, northern parts of the UK will see more frequent fronts and therefore more in the way of wet weather.

Scotland and Northern Ireland will see the bulk of this rain, but parts of northern England will be fairly wet at times too. However, despite this north-south split, mild conditions are expected for all and overall temperatures will run several degrees above where they should be in early January. Behind the passage of cold fronts, there will be a few cold nights with a chance for some frost. It is still January after all, and mild weather at this time of year can still feel pretty chilly!

Monday 13 January – Sunday 26 January

Temperatures nearer normal, perhaps stormy

For mid and late January, a gradual shift in the weather pattern is expected across Europe, with low pressure tracks able to dip further south into France or Spain. This will expose the UK to more wet and windy weather, as opposed to mainly just northern areas of the country. Some of these low pressure systems may be quite strong and bring in some very stormy weather. This will also bring an end to the mild spell, with temperatures returning to nearer the norm for January. As a result, snow showers will become increasingly likely for Scotland and parts of northern England.

Towards the end of the month the southern plunge of the low pressure tracks will likely wave back north. Fronts would then return to mainly impact northern areas with some high pressure creeping into the south of the country at times. Likely turning mild again, with no strong signals at this time for any widespread or prolonged cold outbreaks. Confidence is low towards late January, mainly due to how influential high pressure may be.

Further ahead

Will we be able to cling on to a mild winter, or will storms in mid-January herald a return of the cold?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/outlook

​UK to hit temperatures of 15-16C over the weekend - hotter than Athens and Rome

https://news.sky.com/story/uk-to-hit-temperatures-of-15-16c-over-the-weekend-hotter-than-athens-and-rome-11896530

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Thursday 2 Jan - Saturday 11 Jan

After any frost or fog clears, Thursday will be mostly cloudy and dry in central and eastern areas, with showers confined to western coasts and heavy rain across Scotland. Blustery showers will follow the rain over Scotland, with the northwest of England also seeing strengthening winds. Temperatures should become mild, especially in northern Scotland. Looking further ahead, there seems to be something of a northwest/southeast split. The majority of the wet and windy weather seems to be confined to the northwest, with spells of heavy rain and strong winds. The region may also see some showery interludes with possible snow over the northern hills. Further south, it looks to be more settled with longer drier, brighter periods as well as occasional overnight frost and fog.

Saturday 11 Jan - Saturday 25 Jan

There looks to be a continuation of the northwest/southeast split through much of January. Spells of heavy rain and strong winds look most likely across northern and western parts. These could be interspersed by more showery interludes where some snow could fall over higher ground. The best of any bright and dry conditions appear most probable in the east and southeast, though some rain may reach here for a time. Temperatures may be above average in the north at first, though some brief colder interludes are still likely. In the more settled spells in the southeast, it is likely to be colder generally, with an increased risk of fog overnight. Temperatures near normal in the south.

https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/

Early January

Slowly changeable
Mostly mild
Occasional wetter spells
Little wintry weather

https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/features/50935846

Friday 3 Jan - Sunday 12 Jan

Feeling cold on Friday, as a band of rain continues to clear southeastwards across the UK followed by clearer skies and showers. There is a risk that these showers could turn wintry across northern areas. It will be windy, with a risk of gales to the north of Scotland and northeast England. Looking further ahead, there seems to be something of a northwest/southeast split. The majority of the wet and windy weather seems to be confined to the northwest, with spells of heavy rain and strong winds. The region may also see some showery interludes with possible snow over the northern hills. Further south, it looks to be more settled with longer drier, brighter periods as well as occasional overnight frost and fog.

 Sunday 12 Jan - Sunday 26 Jan 

There looks to be a continuation of the northwest/southeast split through much of January. Spells of heavy rain and strong winds look most likely across northern and western parts. These could be interspersed by more showery interludes where some snow could fall over higher ground. The best of any bright and dry conditions appear most probable in the east and southeast, though some rain may reach here for a time. Temperatures may be above average in the north at first, though some brief colder interludes are still likely. In the more settled spells in the southeast, it is likely to be colder generally, with an increased risk of fog overnight. Temperatures near normal in the south.

https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/

Early 2020

High pressure
Settled
Mist and fog

https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/features/50942104

​UK weather: Unusual phenomenon brings 16.8C to Scottish Highlands at 3am 

https://news.sky.com/story/uk-weather-exceptional-16-8c-seen-in-scottish-highlands-at-3am-in-the-morning-11897894

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​UK weather: Unusual phenomenon brings 16.8C to Scottish Highlands at 3am 

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The UK has witnessed an "exceptional" temperature for late December - but it was so early in the morning that most people slept through it. According to the Met Office, 16.8C (62.2F) was recorded in north Scotland at 3am on Sunday in the town of Cassley. The average night-time temperature for that area in late December is about 0C (32F).

https://news.sky.com/story/uk-weather-exceptional-16-8c-seen-in-scottish-highlands-at-3am-in-the-morning-11897894

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"The town of Cassley"? Quality fact-checking there 

Twister is on now ITV

Looks very dated, but still love it

Shame there was never a modern version considering what they could now do with the CGI

Saturday 4 Jan - Monday 13 Jan

It looks likely to stay unsettled across the northwest with spells of locally heavy rain and strengthening winds interspersed with scattered showers. These showers could turn to snow over higher ground. Across the southeast it should be more settled with light winds and longer drier, brighter periods with some sunshine possible at times. Some rain is still possible at times but any rain is likely to be short lived. Away from the northwest, patchy frost and fog may develop overnight and be locally slow to clear. Temperatures look to be above average across the north with the potential for some very mild conditions locally. Further south, temperatures should be be around normal for the time of year.

Monday 13 Jan - Monday 27 Jan

Spells of heavy rain and strong winds look most likely across northern and western parts. These could be interspersed by more showery interludes where some snow could fall over higher ground. The best of any bright and dry conditions appear most probable in the east and southeast, though some rain may reach here for a time. Temperatures may be above average in the north at first, though some brief colder interludes are still likely. In the more settled spells in the southeast, it is likely to be colder generally, with an increased risk of fog overnight. Temperatures near normal in the south.

https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/

Saturday 4 Jan - Monday 13 Jan

Temperatures look to be above average across the north with the potential for some very mild conditions locally. Further south, temperatures should be be around normal for the time of year.

https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/

Very mild' wasn't in forecast a few days ago or over past week or so.

Early 2020

Mainly dry
Some rain in north & west
A little cooler
Overnight mist & fog

https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/features/50951461

1M snow to blanket Europe

1M snow to blanket Europe

Now:

https://www.express.co.uk/news/weather/1222095/uk-weather-forecast-map-winter-heatwave-met-office-long-range-new-years-eve-day-weather

So no bitter cold and snow or storm they mentioned a few days ago then? 

Sunday 5 Jan - Tuesday 14 Jan

It looks likely to stay unsettled across the northwest with spells of locally heavy rain and strengthening winds interspersed with scattered showers. These showers could turn to snow over higher ground. Across the southeast it should be more settled with light winds and longer drier, brighter periods with some sunshine possible at times. Some rain is still possible at times but any rain is likely to be short lived. Away from the northwest, patchy frost and fog may develop overnight and be locally slow to clear. Temperatures look to be above average across the north with the potential for some very mild conditions locally. Further south, temperatures should be be around normal for the time of year with some colder interludes possible.

Tuesday 14 Jan - Tuesday 28 Jan

Spells of heavy rain and strong winds look most likely across northern and western parts. These could be interspersed by more showery interludes where some snow could fall over higher ground. The best of any drier and brighter conditions appear most likely across the east and southeast. There is still a chance for some rain here at times. Temperatures look to be above average across the north with the potential for some colder spells. Further south, temperatures should be be around normal for the time of year but may be rather cold at times.

https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/

Actually the highest temp in Dec of 18.7dc now being reported in media in far northwest Scotland. Impressive. Though not sure that location can be attributed to foehn effect on west coast?

Actually the highest temp in Dec of 18.7dc now being reported in media in far northwest Scotland. Impressive. Though not sure that location can be attributed to foehn effect on west coast?

Yes, Achfary - not a station I've heard of.

Actually the highest temp in Dec of 18.7dc now being reported in media in far northwest Scotland. Impressive. Though not sure that location can be attributed to foehn effect on west coast?

With a wind direction from the SSW and mountains to that direction I would expect a Föhn effect to be responsible.