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Thursday 22 Dec - Saturday 31 Dec Early in the period and towards Christmas conditions are likely to be less cold than of late although a north south divide is expected to develop. Temperatures will remain rather cold in the north with wintry showers likely and a risk of overnight frosts. Towards the south it will remain milder with temperatures close to, or rather above average. Spells of rain and stronger winds are likely at times, particularly in central and southern areas. Away from the north, any snow will likely stay confined to higher levels, with perhaps some low-level snow on the boundary of the divide. Towards New Year, there is potential for a more settled spell to bring overnight frosts and morning fog, before a trend towards changeable but probably more milder conditions. Sunday 1 Jan - Sunday 15 Jan Confidence is relatively low during early and mid-January. Temperatures overall are most likely to be around average though there is a greater likelihood of cold spells compared to normal. There is likely to be a mixture of conditions with some settled interludes bringing overnight frosts and morning fog. These interspersed with more unsettled spells with outbreaks of rain and stronger winds. Snow remains possible at times, most likely over hills in the north but could fall to lower levels at times. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/uk

0.5c to the 16th 4.0c below the 61 to 90 average 4.4c below the 81 to 10 average

Ian Fergusson saying January will be mixed but overall near average based on the latest detailed seasonal guidance with a risk of blocked, colder and drier weather towards late January and into February

Yellow warning issued for heavy rain in parts of southern and south west England and south Wales from 6pm tomorrow to 6am Tuesday. 25-50 mm is expected widely, with up to 150 mm in some isolated spots https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings#?date=2022-12-20&id=c4363603-c5c9-42e8-bec9-9696637e1e6f&details

Amber ice warning issued from 9am to 8pm tomorrow for Durham & Northumberland A period of freezing rain and some snow will lead to some disruption. What to expect Injuries from slips and falls and danger to life on icy surfaces are possible Dangerous driving conditions may occur, leading to road traffic collisions, road closures and longer journey times; while pavements and cycle paths may become impassable Bus, train and air travel may be affected by delays and cancellations There is a good chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage A band of freezing rain and snow will move northeast across the UK on Sunday. Freezing rain is most likely to affect higher ground within the warning area and may last for 3 to 4 hours in some places leading to ice build up of 2-3 mm on untreated surfaces. Where this occurs it will likely cause treacherous travel conditions and road closures. In addition 40-50 mph winds will lead to possible ice accretion on trees, power lines and other structures. Freezing rain and snow will turn back to rain during the evening and overnight as milder air arrives, leading to rapid melting of ice. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings#?date=2022-12-18&id=954fa30f-5c96-4d3d-9706-4484aac7d2bf&details

Another cold day tomorrow for the region then a big change on Monday with highs of around 14c before dropping back slightly to around 10c for Tuesday and Wednesday the nights will also be warmer with lows of around 5c to 7c

Heavy rain and some sleet in darlo early this morning, and that's with some of the colder air still in place and below zero!

Another dry with a frost though not as cold as previous nights so far with the wind starting to pick up and coming in from the south west Temp -0.5c

The change is starting to happen we have a brisk south westerly in darlo after a long run of calm nights

Australia has seen some summer snow and unseasonably cold temperatures this week Snow falls in Tasmania amid unseasonably cold start to summer in Australia’s south-east | Australia weather | The Guardian WWW.THEGUARDIAN.COM Conditions are expected to persist for several days in NSW, but Tasmania and Victoria will see warmer temperatures from Sunday

BBC going for a mild Christmas in the south and cooler in the north

Sunday has gone from widespread heavy snow to now debatable if we'll even see much in the way of rain

BBC Weather for the Week Ahead This weekend Turning milder https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/features/64008141

Wednesday 21 Dec - Friday 30 Dec Early in the period and around Christmas conditions are likely to be less cold than of late though still rather cold in the north. Temperatures in the south more likely to be around average. Spells of rain and stronger winds are likely at times, these mainly impacting central and southern areas. Some northern areas are likely to see wintry showers. Away from the north, any snow will probably be restricted to hills though there is a chance snow could fall to lower levels. Towards New Year, there is the potential for a more settled spell bringing overnight frost and some morning fog patches before a trend towards changeable but probable a little milder condition around the turn of the year. Saturday 31 Dec - Saturday 14 Jan Confidence is relatively low during early and mid-January. Temperatures overall are most likely to be around average though there is a greater likelihood of cold spells compared to normal. There is likely to be a mixture of conditions with some settled interludes bringing overnight frosts and morning fog. These interspersed with more unsettled spells with outbreaks of rain and stronger winds. Snow remains possible at times, most likely over hills in the north but could fall to lower levels at times. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/uk

0.8c to the 15th 3.8c below the 61 to 90 average 4.1c below the 81 to 10 average

Continuing cold and dry with mostly clear skies Temp -3.5c

Sunday's expected heavy snow has now downgraded to sleet in Darlo

Today was the 'warmest' day in Darlo since the 7th after hitting 3.3c just before 1pm

Tuesday 20 Dec - Thursday 29 Dec Tuesday is likely to start with rain for a time in southeast England, clearing slowly east. A mix of sunshine and showers elsewhere these most frequent in the northwest, perhaps turning to sleet or snow over high ground in Scotland. Windy in places, with a chance of gales in the north. Temperatures will be near normal to mild. The weather will likely continue to be mainly unsettled with showers or some longer spells of rain, most frequent in the north and northwest. These may occasionally fall as snow, over higher ground in the south, but possibly reaching low levels in the north. It will probably continue to be windy with the possibility of gales in the north. The temperature will turn colder again, feeling chilly in the strong winds. Friday 30 Dec - Friday 13 Jan For the rest of the period, confidence is low, however conditions may continue to be changeable, with occasional wetter periods interspersed with drier spells. Northern parts are likely to be most unsettled, where a risk of snow persists. Generally, rather windy, although some lighter winds possible. Temperatures likely around average, although colder periods possible during more settled conditions. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/uk

1.1c to the 14th 3.4c below the 61 to 90 average 3.8c below the 81 to 10 average

That shower heading towards darlo from Peterlee looks to be dying out as it moves further inland

Radar looking promising

Light snow in darlo

Showers getting going near the coast

Another cold but sunny morning and remaining calm Temp -0.2c