BBC weather for the week ahead

Rest of the week

• Staying cold
• Sharp night frosts

Next week

• Milder and wetter

https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/av/67566744 

BBC weather for the week ahead

Rest of the week

• Staying cold
• Sharp night frosts

Next week

• Milder and wetter

https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/av/67566744 

Given the fact they said that snow would be restricted to the highest ground largely in the north a few days ago for this current week I would be wary about any forecast for a week ahead. When “highest ground” transpires to mean “almost sea level” it detracts from the credibility somewhat. Largely in the north may or may not be correct and time will tell. The sleet or snow for highest ground was evidently going to be wrong from the moment the statement was made. Disappointing and unnecessary.

The graphics and forecast were also based on the ECM 00z op run which has been superseded by a slightly cooler 12z op run and ensembles so even more caution is needed. The max of 0°C forecast here on Sunday will certainly feel seasonal if it comes off, but that is some way off.

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An Interesting Watch:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/av/63346531 

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Darren ‘mild ramper’ Bettsy   ‘Much milder next week’  (changing tune from ‘less cold’)

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Met office seeing the potential for something at the end of the month judging by the LFR today

"Perhaps a greater chance of a longer cold spell late in the period."

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

BBC Monthly Outlook

Summary
Cold early December, then milder and wetter

Saturday 2 December to – Sunday 10 December
Becoming wet, windy and milder later in the week

Monday 11 December to – Sunday 17 December
Wet and windy at times. Chillier in the north

Monday 18 December to – Sunday 31 December
Periodically wet and windy

Further ahead

When we re-visit the forecast, we will see if the milder and unsettled outlook from the second half of next week onwards still looks likely.

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

BBC weather for the week ahead

• Cold to start
• Becoming wetter and windier
• Turning milder for all

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001t47c/weather-for-the-week-ahead-03122023 

From the BBC News Website:

A yellow rain warning has been issued for north-east England until 09:00 GMT on Tuesday.

Not quite as good as a 'yellow snow warning', but these still make me chuckle.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cumbria-67611117 

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BBC Monthly Outlook

Summary
Often wet and mild throughout December

Wednesday 6 December to – Sunday 10 December
Milder, and occasionally wet and windy

Monday 11 December to – Sunday 17 December
Changeable and turning a bit chillier

Monday 18 December to – Sunday 31 December
Periodically wet and windy

Further ahead

In the next forecast, we will be able to look at what the long range models are saying for early January. We will also see if they stick with the expected milder pattern through the rest of December, and if they hint at anything colder around the New Year.

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

Not much sign of a white Christmas from the BBC outlook. Perhaps favoured hilly northern areas? 

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Have the Met Office historic station data gone or is it just a temporary problem? 😟

https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/research/climate/maps-and-data/historic-station-data .

Can't access the stations. 😧