Storm Chandra brings high impact weather

By Brian Gaze

[Published 06:15 27/01/2026]

An area of low pressure, named Storm Chandra by the UK Met Office, will bring disruptive rain, wind and snow to parts of the UK today. The heaviest rain is expected to be focused in the south, the strongest winds in the west and snow over high ground in the north.

14 day weather forecast video

Issued 19th January 2026

Showers 

Disruptive rain, wind and snow

Heavy outbreaks of rain steadily push eastwards across the UK. They will lead to flooding and travel disruption in southern Britain. In the north disruptive snow is likely over high ground, but at low levels rain or sleet is most likely. It will also be very windy, with gusts of over 70mph possible in exposed parts of the south west, Wales and Northern Ireland. By mid afternoon showery conditions return to much of the UK, although longer outbreaks of rain, sleet and snow continue in the far east and north east.

Temperatures range from 3°C in northern Scotland to 11°C in the south west. Check the weather radar for the most up to date view.

UKV, Tuesday 27th January [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Tonight:
Winds ease and the remnants of the rain, sleet and snow clear from the north east. Further showers push in from the west, but many places have become dry. Clear periods lead to patchy frost developing.

Tomorrow:
Showery rain affects Northern Ireland and south western Britain. There will also be patchy rain and hill snow in Scotland. Other areas have a dry and bright day.

UKV, Wednesday 28th January [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Changeable outlook

Thursday: Showery conditions continue in Northern Ireland, Wales and south western England. There could also be wintry showers in northern Britain, with snow over high ground. Rather cold. 

Outlook: Over the next few days the weather remains changeable, with showers or longer spells of rain and strong winds at times. There is a risk of snow, mostly in the north and over high ground.

GFS overview for Thursday 29th January - Saturday 31st January

Yesterday's temperatures

The temperature league tables are for Monday 26th January 2026. Please note that our database does not include data from all of the official reporting stations in the UK.

Current temperatures vs Historical averages

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