Saturday 11 Jan - Monday 20 Jan

Outbreaks of rain, heavy at times on upslopes, and strong winds will edge from the northwest to the southeast during the day on Saturday. Following this will be blustery showers in the northwest, but it will be staying dry and breezy in the south and east. Turning milder, particularly in the north during the start of this period. Continuing through the period, it will be changeable with outbreaks of rain and strong winds, mainly confined to western and northwestern areas. The drier and brighter periods are more likely in the south and east, with some morning fog patches possible. Towards the end of the period, it will become a more settled spell with increased likelihood of overnight frost and fog. Temperatures milder than normal throughout, particularly in the north.

Sunday 19 Jan - Sunday 2 Feb

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 around normal for the time of year but may be rather cold at times.

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

Greece and Turkey hit by heavy snow causing transport issues

https://news.sky.com/video/square-video-snow-greece-turkey-001-mp4-11902494

Sunday 12 Jan - Tuesday 21 Jan

Saturday night rain will clear southeastwards into Sunday morning. Clear and bright conditions in many north and northwestern areas, spreading to other areas through the day. Occasional heavy showers in the west and north, with some hail and wintry conditions over northern hills. Risk of thunder and gales in the north. Feeling mild overnight in the south, but rather cold in the north after night frost. Continuing through the period, there will be further spells of rain, sometimes heavy, and strong winds across the northwest, whilst the southeast will be more settled. Nearing the middle of the period, the trend will become more settled, but further spells of rain in the far north and northwest. Mild to start, but trending back to near normal, with possible overnight frost.

Tuesday 21 Jan - Tuesday 4 Feb

During the last couple of weeks of January, a likely north-south split will return, with the northwest seeing the unsettled weather. Snow will be most likely over northern hills, but it could fall to lower levels at times in the north during colder interludes. Southern areas will likely see prolonged spells of dry weather, which could bring overnight frosts and fog. Temperatures tending to stay above average, but they could fluctuate once a more changeable theme is re-established. There could be some cold spells in the south if more settled weather develops.

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

 

 

14 inches (on the side of Ben Nevis) - NORDIC BLAST (which arrives from the err... west)? Rao will have to up his game at the express, there's a new guy in town.

They are at it again.🙄

https://www.express.co.uk/news/weather/1225155/UK-snow-forecast-weather-charts-map-Met-Office-warning-BBC-Weather

 

 

They are at it again.🙄

https://www.express.co.uk/news/weather/1225155/UK-snow-forecast-weather-charts-map-Met-Office-warning-BBC-Weather

 

 

When tabloid journalists discover weather chart sites. 

BBC monthly outlook

Summary

Mild outlook but often wet and windy in the north

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Saturday 4 January – Sunday 12 January

Quite mild for most but wet in the northwest

The coming week is likely to see a large contrast in the weather of western Scotland and the weather in south-eastern areas of the UK. North-western parts of the UK will be often wet and windy with northwest Scotland seeing the most prolonged and heaviest of the rain. Meanwhile, the south-eastern quarter of England will be often dry and calmer with only infrequent rainfall. This weekend, we will already see this contrasting weather pattern with north-west Scotland seeing some prolonged outbreaks of rain. Other northern areas of the UK will be cloudy at times and breezy with patchy rain on Saturday giving way to more prolonged rain on Sunday.

The southern half of the UK will be largely dry and bright this weekend. Through Monday and Tuesday, it will become more widely wet and windy at times across the country with outbreaks of rain spreading from west to east. On Tuesday, gales or severe gales could bring damaging gusts of wind for a time in northwest Scotland. However, it will be mild for all. The middle to latter part of next week will also be rather mild for many but with rain and brisk winds most frequent in the north-west. Further south and east, it should often be dry and less breezy.

Monday 13 January – Sunday 19 January

A mild outlook - wettest in the northwest

Often mild conditions are likely to persist into the third week of January. Similar to the preceding week, north-western areas of the British Isles are likely to be wettest and windiest with frequent rainfall bringing above normal rainfall amounts. Western Scotland, Northern Ireland and Cumbria would be favoured as seeing the highest rainfall amounts. Further south and east, across much of the rest of the UK, conditions are likely to be more variable because of an area of high pressure expected over the near-continent.

There is likely to be occasional wet and breezy weather but with high pressure exerting its influence at times, bringing some lengthy periods of dry and calmer weather here too. Overall, temperatures are expected to be above average for January although occasional night frosts can be expected, particularly in the south and east of the country.

Monday 20 January – Sunday 2 February

More widely drier for a time, then wetter later

Late January is favoured to see high pressure shift nearer to the UK for a time. This means we should see more widely drier and calmer conditions for a while over the country with rainfall in the north-west becoming less frequent. No significant or lasting cold weather is expected but we can expect some night frosts and fog at times due to winds falling lighter, particularly over England and Wales.

By the very end of the month and into the start of February, there are hints that high pressure could move further away to the south-east again. Therefore, we could well see wetter and breezier conditions returning from the Atlantic then. However, there are chances that high pressure stays more stubborn or shifts further north than currently expected, which would bring a persistence of dry and calmer weather with a greater risk of some cold weather at times, particularly in the south.

Further ahead

We will take another look to see whether north-western parts of the UK can expect to see a temporary respite from the rain and wind later this month

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

Monday 13 Jan - Wednesday 22 Jan

Unsettled conditions at first across the northwest with a mixture of showers and spells of heavy rain at times accompanied by strong winds.Southeastern areas are likely to see more settled conditions but with some outbreaks of rain still possible at times. The more settled conditions should become widespread across the south towards the middle of the period, but further spells of rain in the far north and northwest are still possible. Towards the end of the period the settled conditions may become widespread across the country for a time which will increase the chance of frost and fog forming overnight. It will be mild to start with temperatures dropping back to around average to rather cold across the south in any prolonged settled spells.

Wednesday 22 Jan - Wednesday 5 Feb

During the last couple of weeks of January, the northwest should see the wettest and windiest weather whilst further south should be drier and brighter with an increased risk of frost and fog overnight. Snow will be most likely over northern hills, but it could fall to lower levels at times in the north during colder interludes. Southern areas will likely see prolonged spells of dry weather, which could bring overnight frosts and fog. Temperatures tending to stay above average, but they could fluctuate once a more changeable theme is re-established. There could be some cold spells in the south if more settled weather develops.

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

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 Met office 10 day trend

Next 10 days

Wind and rain
Often mild

Next week

More wind & rain
Very mild
Improving later?

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Tuesday 14 Jan - Thursday 23 Jan

Unsettled conditions at first across the northwest with a mixture of showers and spells of heavy rain at times accompanied by strong winds. Southeastern areas are likely to see more settled conditions but with some outbreaks of rain still possible at times. The more settled conditions should become widespread across the south towards the middle of the period, but further spells of rain in the far north and northwest are still possible. Towards the end of the period the settled conditions may become widespread across the country for a time which will increase the chance of frost and fog forming overnight. It will be mild to start with temperatures dropping back to around average to rather cold across the south in any prolonged settled spells.

Thursday 23 Jan - Thursday 6 Feb

During the last couple of weeks of January, the northwest should see the wettest and windiest weather whilst further south should be drier and brighter with an increased risk of frost and fog overnight. Snow will be most likely over northern hills, but it could fall to lower levels at times in the north during colder interludes. Southern areas will likely see prolonged spells of dry weather, which could bring overnight frosts and fog. Temperatures tending to stay above average, but they could fluctuate once a more changeable theme is re-established. There could be some cold spells in the south if more settled weather develops.

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

John Hammond's latest monthly outlook

• More mild and wet weather


• Drier spell emerging


• Chillier weather arriving

Full forecast as ever is here for subscribers* https://weathertrending.com/2020/01/10/john-hammonds-month-ahead-any-chance-change/

Just hope the worst of the rain will steer clear of the SE corner. Had to mop up in the garage again yesterday after 3 weeks of no significant rain

Just hope the worst of the rain will steer clear of the SE corner. Had to mop up in the garage again yesterday after 3 weeks of no significant rain

 

No significant rain?

 

No significant rain?

I mean heavy rain that overflows the guttering. 

Wednesday 15 Jan - Friday 24 Jan

Unsettled conditions will continue across most parts, especially the north and west, with the possibility of a further spell of wet and very windy weather affecting much of the UK later next week. Thereafter some longer dry, bright spells may begin to develop although changeable conditions will probably continue. By the start of the week after next and into late January, confidence decreases significantly. However there is a chance that settled weather may become widespread across the country, which will increase the chance of frost and fog, particularly for central and southern areas. It will be generally mild to start with, although turning rather cold, should more settled, quieter spells develop later in the month.

Friday 24 Jan - Friday 7 Feb

During this period, changeable conditions are more likely. The northwest of the UK will probably see the wettest and windiest weather whilst further south and southeast it should be drier and brighter with an increased risk of frost and fog. There is a chance that drier, settled conditions could extend to all parts at times. Snow will be most likely over northern hills, but it could fall to lower levels at times, mainly in the north, during colder interludes. Temperatures will tend to be close to or above average, but will fluctuate day to day when more changeable weather types are established. There could be some cold spells in southern and central areas in particular if more settled weather develops.

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

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/when-snow-greater-manchester-january-17548157

I despair. Genuinely despair. 

WHERE DO THEY GET THIS STUFF? 

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/when-snow-greater-manchester-january-17548157

I despair. Genuinely despair. 

WHERE DO THEY GET THIS STUFF? 

But the chart says it’s going to snow from 6pm in a week’s time. The chart is on the internet, you can’t lie on the internet!

 

I mean heavy rain that overflows the guttering. 

Argh ok  Why would you have to mop up if there was 3 weeks of no significant rain?? that's all./

 

But the chart says it’s going to snow from 6pm in a week’s time. The chart is on the internet, you can’t lie on the internet!

I thought 10 inches as the Express said yesterday? Now 20 inches?

https://www.express.co.uk/news/weather/1226677/uk-weather-warning-snow-forecast-map-met-office-scotland-snow

I am always keen to know why they always say Britain instead of Scotland? - As if 20 inches of snow will hit the whole of Britain and the whole country could be prepared? I wish some journalists and editors of this far right paper can get fired for misleading front pages and headings!! It happens time and time again when we all know that it's the exact opposite.

What they really were meant to say is "Hills of northern England and Scottish highlands braces itself for snow!" NOT Britain. Doh! Gosh the Express should have taken Geography at A levels. 

Next week

Mild
Potentially disruptive winds
Heavy rain at times
Drier later?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/features/51069670