Issued: 1000 Thursday 2nd January 2024
Duty forecaster: Dan Graves

Low pressure systems with sleet and snow alternating with sunshine, cold.

A cold week ahead. Periods of rain and snow, although uncertain as to how far north and east snow extends. Cold temperatures may allow snow to settle and widespread frosts will occur. Sun spells between rain and snow systems.

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Sunday 5/1/25
Low pressure passing across Britain maintains heavy rains in northern England and Wales, reaching much of England through the day. In far north England and Scotland, precipitation mostly falling as snow, some heavy on higher terrain near the Borders and east Highlands. Snow showers along the northwest coast of Scotland, brighter spells possible later in Ireland. Highs at 13C in southern England, 0C in the north.

Monday 6/1/25
Morning rain in the southeast soon ceasing as low pressure moves away to the east. Northerly winds will bring patchy sunshine widely and snow showers along north-facing coasts. Some snow showers will push inland into Scotland and north England. Highs at 10C in the southeast, 1C north.


 

Tuesday 7/1/25
Low pressure remains east and northerly wind brings plenty of opportunities for sunshine. Snow showers will continue on northern coasts, less so in the Irish Sea. Eastern areas may experience longer spells of sleet, including towards the south, though there is uncertainty as to the timing and intensity of these spells. Highs of 3C towards the south, though colder patches in central areas will occur. Highs of 0 in the north.

Wednesday 8/1/25
High pressure dominates, continuing to push a cold northerly breeze across the Isles. Widespread severe frost everywhere overnight. Mostly sunny with occasional snow showers near north coasts. Some will drape down east and west coasts as well. Highs at 2C in central and south England, -2C further north.


 

Thursday 9/1/25
Widespread frosts again in the morning. Staying cold and mostly sunny again through Thursday, some wintry showers north. Clouds building from the west after sunset. Highs at 2C in the south, -1 north.

Friday 10/1/25
Rain arrives in Ireland and southwest England overnight, falling as sleet at first. A band of snow will push eastward across southern England, some reaching further north. Western Scotland to see snow showers. Overcast in most places. Highs at 0 to 3C