High pressure set to build over the UK

By Brian Gaze

[Published 06:20 29/10/2026]

The recent stormy spell seems likely to be a short interlude between lengthy periods of high pressure dominating the weather, at least across much of the UK. In the short term a weakening band of rain will be edging southwards, causing a few problems for trick or treaters in parts of the north. However, once it clears the message is a dry one!

Mostly dry and mild

Low cloud and patchy fog lifts this morning, leaving sunny spells in much of southern, central and eastern Britain. In the north and west it's a cloudier picture with a few showers in the north west.

Temperatures range from 11°C in Scotland to 17°C in the south. Check the weather radar for the most up to date view.

UKV, Thursday 29th October [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Tonight:
Outbreaks of rain spread across Northern Ireland and western and northern Scotland. Other places have a dry night with clear periods, but patchy fog returns and in places it becomes quite dense.

Tomorrow: Patchy fog steadily lifts, leaving dry and bright conditions in much of the UK. However, there will be outbreaks of rain in the north west. Temperatures will be above the seasonal average.

UKV, Friday 30th October [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Saturday: Patchy fog lifts, leaving suny spells in England and Wales. In Scotland and Northern Ireland a band of rain steadily pushes southeastwards and fragments. Temperatures remain a little above the seasonal average.

Outlook: A weakening band of rain clears southwards through Sunday and Monday. Areas to its north and south have mostly dry weather with variable amounts of cloud. Through the middle of next week it remains settled as high pressure dominates. The risk of fog continues, and as temperatures start dipping the potential for frost increases.

GFS overview for Saturday 31st October - Monday 2nd November