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[Updated 07:15 07/02/2018]
Changeable weather continues during the coming days and temperatures remain below the February average for much of the period. As we head through the second half of February a Sudden Stratospheric Warming (SSW) event is expected to increase the possibility of it turning very cold.
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Wednesday begins with a widespread and sharp frost. In the south east there are snow flurries but they fade away this morning and sunny spells develop. After a bright start in central and northern regions cloud builds. This afternoon rain spreads eastwards across Northern Ireland and Scotland, and there will be snow over high ground.
Temperatures range from 0C (32F) in northern England to 6C (42F) in the south west. See the rainfall and precipitation type radar for the latest view.
Tonight wet weather slowly spread southeastwards into Wales and northern England. Ahead of it a widespread frost develops and behind it showery conditions return.
Tomorrow wet weather affects central areas and during the second half of the day heavy outbreaks of rain spread into Wales and and western England. To the south it stays dry and cold and in the north west there will be a mix of sunny spells and wintry showers.
The DWD ICON precipitation chart shows is for 6pm tomorrow.
DWD ICON 00z, precipitation type 18:00 GMT Thu 8th Feb
On Friday the wet weather clears southeastwards to leave all areas bright and cold. Sleet and snow showers push into the north west.
On Saturday wet and windy weather sweeps eastwards and over high ground in the north snow is likely. A mix of sunshine and wintry showers follows into northern areas. Through the evening the rain clears away from the south eastern corner and it becomes frosty. Sunday is set to be cold with wintry showers.
Computer models are suggesting a continuation of the chilly and changeable theme next week although some milder days are expected. The risk of snow is greatest in northern regions and over high ground in central Britain.
During the last third of February a Sudden Stratospheric Warming (SSW) event probably disrupts the usual pressure patterns across the Northern Hemisphere. As a result cold blocks of Arctic air could be displaced to mid-latitude locations. That increases the chance of very cold weather affecting the UK but it does not guarantee it.
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