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5.8c to the 10th 0.1c above the 61 to 90 average 0.1c above the 61 to 90 average

Cloudy, calm and dry tonight after 5.8mm of rain during Sunday Temp 5.1c

Friday 15 Mar - Sunday 24 Mar From the end of the week a broadly unsettled pattern continues. Friday likely seeing longer spells of rain clearing northern areas whilst showers, sometimes heavy with thunderstorms developing elsewhere, though some brighter spells at times and clearing skies overnight. Temperatures feeling mild out of the fresh winds. Through the weekend further bands of rain expected to push in from the west and southwest, breaking to showers at times. Into the new week temperatures trend down toward average for the time of year as the broadly unsettled pattern continues with periods of rain, heaviest in western areas push across the country to be followed by occasional showers, with a risk of thunderstorms mainly in the south. Monday 25 Mar - Monday 8 Apr During late-March and into the start of April, pressure is likely to remain higher than average to the north of the UK. This pattern tends to push the focus of unsettled weather further south than usual, with highest rainfall most likely to be in the south of the UK. Conversely, northern areas tend to be drier compared to normal. Temperatures will probably be near average or slightly above overall, with any cooler interludes most likely in the north. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/uk

BBC Monthly Outlook Summary Changeable and mild then chillier later Saturday 9 March to – Sunday 17 March Unsettled but becoming milder Monday 18 March to – Sunday 24 March Risk of turning colder Monday 25 March to – Sunday 7 April Could we see a colder spell? Further ahead Are there any more signals for a colder spell over Easter at the end of this month? https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/outlook?at_link_type=web_link&at_link_id=4FFF174C-DE1A-11EE-B89B-88EF54826ABF&at_format=link&at_campaign=Social_Flow&at_medium=social&at_campaign_type=owned&at_ptr_name=twitter&at_bbc_team=editorial&at_link_origin=bbcweather

Thursday 14 Mar - Saturday 23 Mar Around the middle of next week, conditions are expected to once again turn unsettled across western areas with outbreaks of rain and perhaps some strong winds, particularly in the northwest. Elsewhere, mostly dry at first with some sunshine. By the end of next week, conditions are likely to become more widely unsettled with rain and showers for all regions at times, although the wettest weather is likely to the in the south and west, with some drier and brighter spells still likely in the north and east. Showers could be heavy at times in the south, with a risk of thunderstorms here. Temperatures will be near or slightly above normal, although there is risk of some colder interludes, with overnight frost, across northern and eastern areas. Sunday 24 Mar - Sunday 7 Apr During late-March and into the start of April, pressure is likely to remain higher than average to the north of the UK. This pattern tends to push the focus of unsettled weather further south than usual, with highest rainfall most likely to be in the south of the UK. Conversely, northern areas tend to be drier compared to normal. Temperatures will probably be near average or slightly above overall, with any cooler interludes most likely in the north. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/uk

Wednesday 13 Mar - Friday 22 Mar Around the middle of next week, conditions are expected to once again turn unsettled across western areas with outbreaks of rain and perhaps some strong winds, particularly in the northwest. Elsewhere, mostly dry at first with some sunshine. By the end of next week, conditions are likely to become more widely unsettled with rain and showers for all regions at times, although the wettest weather is likely to the in the south and west, with some drier and brighter spells still likely in the north and east. Showers could be heavy at times in the south, with a risk of thunderstorms here. Temperatures will be near or slightly above normal, although there is risk of some colder interludes, with overnight frost, across northern and eastern areas. Saturday 23 Mar - Saturday 6 Apr During the final third of March and into the start of April, pressure is likely to remain higher than average to the north of the UK. This pattern tends to push the focus of unsettled weather further south than usual, with highest rainfall most likely to be in the south of the UK. Conversely, northern areas tend to be drier compared to normal. Temperatures will probably be near average or slightly above overall, with any cooler interludes most likely in the north. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/uk

5.0c to the 6th 0.7c below the 61 to 90 average 0.2c below the 81 to 10 average

4.8c to the 5th 0.8c below the 61 to 90 average 0.1c below the 81 to 10 average

BBC Monthly Outlook Summary Some chilly spells but mostly milder than normal Tuesday 5 March to – Sunday 10 March Drier until the weekend Monday 11 March to – Sunday 17 March A couple of chillier days. A few showers Monday 18 March to – Sunday 31 March Possibly turning colder later in March Further ahead In the next update on Friday, we will see if models continue to show chillier possibilities in late March and we will take a peek into early April. https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/outlook

Monday 11 Mar - Wednesday 20 Mar Following unsettled weather for many over the preceding weekend, next week will initially see a gradual improvement in conditions from the west as drier, brighter weather and lighter winds slowly arrives. Cloudier conditions with some showers in the east are likely to persist for a time before this occurs. Much of the period thereafter will see a battle between cloud and rain arriving from the Atlantic, and drier, more settled conditions trying to extend westwards from the nearby continent. However, the most likely scenario is that "south-shifted" Atlantic weather systems will tend to dominate, bringing periods of mild, cloudy and wet weather across many southern and eastern areas in particular, whilst northwestern areas fare best in terms of settled weather. Temperatures overall are likely to be around the seasonal average. Thursday 21 Mar - Thursday 4 Apr During the final third of March and into the start of April, pressure is likely to remain higher than average to the north of the UK. This pattern tends to push the focus of unsettled weather further south than usual, with highest rainfall most likely to be in the south of the UK. Conversely, northern areas tend to be drier compared to normal. Temperatures will probably be near average or slightly above overall, with any cooler interludes most likely in the north. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/uk

Sunday 10 Mar - Tuesday 19 Mar Rather cloudy across much of the UK on Sunday with outbreaks of rain for many areas, some of this heavy at times. This rain will probably clear to the west or southwest later in the day, with mainly dry conditions developing for most areas at the start of next week. From midweek onward, rain or showers begin to become more likely in the south at times, perhaps accompanied by strong winds in places. It will probably stay drier and brighter across the north, although still with a few showers in places. Temperatures are most likely to be close to normal overall, but mild at times in the south and perhaps a little colder than normal in the north. Wednesday 20 Mar - Wednesday 3 Apr During the final third of March and into the start of April, pressure is likely to remain higher than average to the north of the UK. This pattern tends to push the focus of unsettled weather further south than usual, with highest rainfall most likely to be in the south of the UK. Conversely, northern areas tend to be drier compared to normal. Temperatures will probably be near average or slightly above overall, with any cooler interludes most likely in the north. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/uk

4.3c to the 4th 1.4c below the 61 to 90 average 0.5c below the 81 to 10 average

Saturday 9 Mar - Monday 18 Mar Rather cloudy across the south and southwest of the UK on Saturday as outbreaks of rain spread northwards. Elsewhere, variable cloud with some showers likely in places. The driest and brightest conditions will probably be in sheltered parts of the northwest. Into Sunday and the start of the following week, rain in the west and southwest will probably clear away westwards, with variable cloud and a few showers elsewhere. Through the rest of this period, some rain or showers are possible in the south at times, perhaps accompanied by strong winds. Drier and brighter across the north, but with a few wintry showers in places. Temperatures are most likely to be close to normal, but at times mild at times in the south and rather cold in the north. Tuesday 19 Mar - Tuesday 2 Apr During the final third of March and into the start of April, pressure is likely to remain higher than average to the north of the UK. This pattern tends to push the focus of unsettled weather further south than usual, with highest rainfall most likely to be in the south of the UK. Conversely, northern areas tend to be drier compared to normal. Temperatures will probably be near average overall, with any colder interludes most likely in the north and east. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/uk

4.1c to the 3rd 1.6c below the 61 to 90 average 0.8c below the 81 to 10 average

Calm and dry tonight with mostly cloudy skies. Temp 1.7c

3.8c to the 2nd 1.8c below the 61 to 90 average 1.1c below the 81 to 10 average

Thursday 7 Mar - Saturday 16 Mar Likely still some showers for some parts of the country at the start of the period but generally a more widespread dry spell of weather is likely to end the week with increasing brighter spells and milder temperatures. However, into the weekend there is an increasing likelihood that unsettled conditions with cloud and longer spells of rain spread up from the south and west with cooler more showery conditions across the north. This likely setting the broad pattern for the subsequent week with occasional showers and longer spells of rain alongside stronger winds at times in the south with brighter but occasionally showery conditions across the north. Temperatures most likely just above average between systems in the south, nearer average in northern areas. Sunday 17 Mar - Sunday 31 Mar During the rest of the month, there is an increase in the chance of blocking patterns, with winds blowing more frequently from the north and east than is usual. At this time of year, winds from this direction can still bring wintry hazards, such as snow and ice, but the risk of these is likely to decrease as the month progresses. The wettest conditions are most likely to be in the south, with northern areas drier overall. Overall temperatures are more likely to be near or below average, though some warmer days are still possible at times. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/uk

4.2c to the 1st 1.4c below the 61 to 90 average 0.8c below the 81 to 10 average

BBC Monthly Outlook Summary Milder for a week or two. Maybe colder late March Saturday 2 March to – Sunday 10 March Becoming milder and drier Monday 11 March to – Sunday 17 March Wetter and windier in the south than the north Monday 18 March to – Sunday 31 March Rather uncertain but possibly turning colder Further ahead In the next update on Wednesday, we will see if the longer-range models remain consistent in suggesting a downturn in temperatures later in March, and whether they are looking any colder. https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/outlook

Tuesday 5 Mar - Thursday 14 Mar Unsettled and first with showers or longer spells of rain. Most of the rain and showers will be across southern and western regions, with the north and east probably mostly dry. From the middle of next week a more widespread dry spell of weather is likely to develop with increasing amounts of sunshine and, following a chilly start to the week, temperatures should rise a little above average for the time of year. Some rain will be remain possible at times, though this will be confined to western parts of the UK. Towards mid-month conditions are expected to turn more unsettled again, especially across the south, where rain and showers could become frequent and heavy at times. Northern areas more likely to have further decent spells of fine, dry weather. Friday 15 Mar - Friday 29 Mar During the rest of the month, there is a slight increase in the chance of blocking patterns, with winds blowing more frequently from the north and east than is usual. At this time of year, winds from this direction can still bring wintry hazards, such as snow and ice, but the risk of these is likely to decrease as the month progresses. The wettest conditions are most likely to be in the south, with northern areas drier overall. Overall temperatures are more likely to be near or below average, though some warmer days are still possible at times. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/uk

7.7c please

7.8c to the 28th 4.0c above the 61 to 90 average 3.4c above the 81 to 10 average

Monday 4 Mar - Wednesday 13 Mar The start of this period is likely to be unsettled and showery, especially in the south where a spell of persistent rain and strong winds is possible, though temperatures should return to near-average. Through the week, there is some uncertainty, but high pressure seems likely build to the east, bringing drier and more settled conditions (with some spring sunshine) for a time, especially in eastern areas, with western parts always more at risk of seeing further spells of rain and strong winds. Towards the middle of March, a typical mixture of conditions looks most likely with spells of rain interspersed with brighter, drier intervals. Temperatures are likely to be around, or a little above average, but some cold nights are certainly still possible. Thursday 14 Mar - Thursday 28 Mar During the rest of the month, there is a slight increase in the chance of blocking patterns, with winds blowing more frequently from the north and east than is usual. At this time of year, winds from this direction can still bring wintry hazards, such as snow and ice, but the risk of these is likely to decrease as the month progresses. The wettest conditions are most likely to be in the south, with northern areas drier overall. Overall temperatures are more likely to be near or below average, though some warmer days are still possible at times. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/uk

7.8c to the 27th 4.0c above the 61 to 90 average 3.4c above the 81 to 10 average

BBC Monthly Outlook Summary Chilly early March then warmer until late month Wednesday 27 March to – Sunday 3 March Unsettled and turning chillier Sunday 3 March to – Sunday 10 March Becoming milder and drier Monday 11 March to – Sunday 24 March Possibly turning colder after mid-month https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/outlook