Meto Uk Further Outlook

[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Monday 17 Dec 2012 to Wednesday 26 Dec 2012:

Remaining unsettled across the UK as we head into next week, with western and southwestern parts likely to see the heaviest and most frequent blustery showers to begin with. Some more persistent and much more widespread rain is then expected for a time during the middle of next week, before showery conditions and some brighter spells gradually returning. Temperatures are likely to be near average for the time of year but feeling colder in the stronger winds and heavier rain. Later in the period, conditions are most likely to remain unsettled, with the southwest again likely to see the most frequent rain. Temperatures remaining close to average and occasionally ratrher mild in the south, but perhaps turning rather cold at times towards the northeast with a risk of overnight frosts.

Updated: 1117 on Wed 12 Dec 2012

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[Summer Sun]

UK Outlook for Tuesday 18 Dec 2012 to Thursday 27 Dec 2012:

Remaining unsettled across the UK as we head throughout next week, with perhaps most of the showers towards the north and east on Tuesday. Some more persistent rain and strong winds are then expected for a time during the middle of next week, before showery conditions and some brighter spells gradually return. Temperatures are likely to be near average for the time of year but feeling colder in the stronger winds and heavier rain. Later in the period, conditions are most likely to remain unsettled, with the southwest likely to see the most frequent and prolonged rain. Temperatures remaining close to average and occasionally rather mild in the south, but perhaps turning rather cold at times towards the northeast with a risk of overnight frosts and hill snow.

Updated: 1118 on Thu 13 Dec 2012

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Edited December 13, 2012 by Gavin.

[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Wednesday 19 Dec 2012 to Friday 28 Dec 2012:

It is likely to remain unsettled through the whole period, with occasional bands of persistent and often heavy rain crossing the country, mainly affecting England and Wales, and with a risk of hill snow occasionally over Scotland and Northern England. This rain may be accompanied with strong winds and perhaps gales in exposed northern and western areas at times. Clear spells and scattered showers are likely to intersperse these bands of rain, with an increasing chance of overnight frost returning to some parts during the weekend and into the following week. Temperatures are likely to stay generally near or just above average, at least until the following week, when there is a chance of briefly seeing less unsettled and colder conditions, especially across northern parts of the UK.

Updated: 1211 on Fri 14 Dec 2012

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[Stuart]

Outlook for Thursday 20 Dec 2012 to Saturday 29 Dec 2012:

The weather is likely to remain generally unsettled through the whole of the period, with bands of persistent and locally heavy rain crossing the country from time to time, and with a risk of occasional hill snow over Scotland and Northern England. This rain will be accompanied by strong winds and perhaps gales in exposed northern and western areas at times. Some brief clearer and drier spells are likely between these bands of rain, and during these periods it will become colder, with an increased chance of overnight frosts and perhaps a few wintry showers, these mainly in the north. Otherwise, temperatures are likely to be generally close to average for the time of year.

Updated: 1159 on Sat 15 Dec 2012

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Friday 21 Dec 2012 to Sunday 30 Dec 2012:

The weather is likely to remain generally unsettled through the whole of the period, with bands of occasionally heavy rain crossing the country from time to time, and with a risk of occasional hill snow over Scotland and Northern England. This rain is likely to be accompanied by strong winds and perhaps gales in exposed northern and western areas at times. Some brief clearer and drier spells are likely between these bands of rain, and during these periods it will become rather colder, with an increased chance of overnight frosts and perhaps a few wintry showers, these mainly in the north. Otherwise, temperatures are likely to be generally close to average for the time of year.

Updated: 1106 on Sun 16 Dec 2012

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[Summer Sun]

UK Outlook for Saturday 22 Dec 2012 to Monday 31 Dec 2012:

Outbreaks of rain, heavy at times, affecting most areas on Sunday, possibly falling as snow for a time across parts of the north east. Turning brighter by Monday but with showers across most areas. Windy with a risk of gales in places. Rather cold across the north and east at first, but temperatures recovering to near or above normal across the UK by Monday. Through the remainder of the period, it is likely to remain unsettled with further rain or showers. The rain may be heavy at times accompanied by often strong to gale force winds, with an increasing risk of hill snow in the north. Eastern areas are likely to see the best of any drier and brighter weather. Temperatures mostly near average, but occasionally colder in the north.

Updated: 1128 on Mon 17 Dec 2012

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[UV-RAY]

And another p*** poor December passes us by.

Edited December 17, 2012 by Seven of Nine

[geoffw]

And another p*** poor December passes us by.

oh would you shut up

[Summer Sun]

And another p*** poor December passes us by.

December's CET is running 2.1c below normal that's hardly poor

I know snow has been low this month but isn't February the month when we get the coldest and snowiest weather normally?

[UV-RAY]

December's CET is running 2.1c below normal that's hardly poor

I know snow has been low this month but isn't February the month when we get the coldest and snowiest weather normally?

I 'll guarantee you it won't be by the end of this month Gavin. Having a CET running at 2.1c below normal means diiddly squat when the conditions at the surface paint a different story.

Geoff, maybe if you could explain why this month is better then please do.

Edited December 17, 2012 by Seven of Nine

[Weather-history]

Having a CET running at 2.1c below normal means diiddly squat when the conditions at the surface paint a different story.

I wouldn't have thought 2 metres would make much of a difference, the temperatures are measured 2m above the surface.

Edited December 17, 2012 by Weather-history

[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Sunday 23 Dec 2012 to Tuesday 1 Jan 2013:

The first week should start very unsettled and windy, with occasionally heavy rain pushing northeastwards. This may fall as snow for a time in the initially colder north and northeast, mainly over hills. Brighter, showery and colder conditions will follow for most parts, with the showers likely to give further wintry weather over northern hills. Further locally heavy rain is likely from midweek, separated by drier but showery interludes, with the best drier weather likely to be in the east. Strong to gale-force winds are also likely in places, but especially in the northwest. Temperatures will be mostly near or perhaps a little above normal, although patchy overnight frost remains likely, a pattern that should continue in the run-up to the new year, with similarly unsettled conditions likely to prevail.

Updated: 1141 on Tue 18 Dec 2012

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[Summer Sun]

UK Outlook for Monday 24 Dec 2012 to Wednesday 2 Jan 2013:

An unsettled start to Christmas Eve, with occasionally heavy rain pushing northeastwards. This may fall as snow over the highest Scottish Mountains for a time. Brighter, showery and colder conditions will follow for most parts of the UK on Christmas Day with a risk of overnight frost and ice developing where skies clear. Further locally heavy rain is likely from midweek, separated by drier but showery interludes, with the best drier weather likely to be in the east. Strong to gale-force winds are also likely in places, but especially in the northwest. Temperatures will be mostly near or perhaps a little above normal, although patchy overnight frost remains likely, a pattern that should continue in the run-up to the new year, with similarly unsettled conditions likely to prevail.

Updated: 1119 on Wed 19 Dec 2012

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A mostly mild outlook there away from Scotland

Edited December 19, 2012 by Gavin.

[UV-RAY]

Much as I expected really, a fairly mobile set up with little in the way of wintriness except for high ground at times.

[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Tuesday 25 Dec 2012 to Thursday 3 Jan 2013:

Brighter, showery and colder conditions will develop for most parts of the UK through Christmas Day and into Boxing Day with a risk of overnight frost and ice developing where skies clear. The showers turning wintry across the Scottish Mountains and possibly the hills of northern England later. Further locally heavy rain is likely through the rest of the week, separated by drier but showery interludes, with the best drier weather likely to be in the east. Strong to gale-force winds are also likely in places, but especially in the northwest. Temperatures will be mostly near or perhaps a little above normal, although patchy overnight frost remains likely, a pattern that should continue in the run-up to the new year, with similarly unsettled conditions likely to prevail.

Updated: 1137 on Thu 20 Dec 2012

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[Summer Sun]

UK Outlook for Wednesday 26 Dec 2012 to Friday 4 Jan 2013:

Some bright spells across the UK on Boxing Day but also some showers, most likely over northern and eastern parts. Meanwhile, in contrast to last Boxing Day's very mild weather temperatures this Boxing Day will be near normal with a frosty start for some. The rest of next week, including the weekend, is then shaping up to turn much more unsettled again as spells of dull, wet and windy weather sweep across the UK, interspersed by clearer, showery periods. Further bouts of heavy rain should then be expected, as well as occasional gales in exposed western areas, whilst over high ground in the north some snow is likely at times. Conditions then look likely to remain unsettled in the run-up to New Year.

Updated: 1159 on Fri 21 Dec 2012

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[Summer Sun]

UK Outlook for Thursday 27 Dec 2012 to Saturday 5 Jan 2013:

A drier interlude for many areas on Thursday. However, this does look short-lived as further wet and windy weather is expected to spread to most regions on Friday, with conditions remaining unsettled throughout the remainder of the Christmas and New Year period. Initially, and again towards the end of this period, the focus of the heaviest rain looks to shift further north to affect more northwestern parts of the UK, however for a time, especially towards the end of December, southwestern areas do to be look rather more prone to heavy rain once again. It will often be windy, with a risk of gales, especially in the northwest, but on the whole remaining fairly mild, with a limited risk of frost.

Updated: 1121 on Sat 22 Dec 2012

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Mild, with rain at times and windy sums up the end of 2012 and the start of 2013

Edited December 22, 2012 by Gavin.

[Summer Sun]

UK Outlook for Friday 28 Dec 2012 to Sunday 6 Jan 2013:

Cloudy and windy but mild with spells of rain to begin with. This rain is likely to be heavy at times, especially over northern and western regions, with many areas also seeing gales. Bright, breezy but colder and more showery conditions will then follow for most into the final weekend of 2012. The remainder of the period will continue largely unsettled and often windy, with occasionally heavy bands of rain crossing the UK, separated by clearer but more showery interludes. Western and southwestern parts are considered most likely to see the heaviest rain, whilst further north showers are likely to be wintry at times. Temperatures should be near or just below average to the north, but mild at times further south. Overnight frost remains likely during clearer, showery interludes.

Updated: 1104 on Sun 23 Dec 2012

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[Don]

UK Outlook for Friday 28 Dec 2012 to Sunday 6 Jan 2013:

Cloudy and windy but mild with spells of rain to begin with. This rain is likely to be heavy at times, especially over northern and western regions, with many areas also seeing gales. Bright, breezy but colder and more showery conditions will then follow for most into the final weekend of 2012. The remainder of the period will continue largely unsettled and often windy, with occasionally heavy bands of rain crossing the UK, separated by clearer but more showery interludes. Western and southwestern parts are considered most likely to see the heaviest rain, whilst further north showers are likely to be wintry at times. Temperatures should be near or just below average to the north, but mild at times further south. Overnight frost remains likely during clearer, showery interludes.

Updated: 1104 on Sun 23 Dec 2012

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Well today's update certainly looks more promising than the abysmal model outlooks this morning! Although, still not good for the flooded areas in the west and south west.

Edited December 23, 2012 by Don

[Summer Sun]

UK Outlook for Saturday 29 Dec 2012 to Monday 7 Jan 2013:

Remaining unsettled, with further rain, showers and near-normal temperatures over the first weekend. The showers will be heavy at times, with a risk of hail and thunder, particularly on Sunday. It will be generally windy, with gales over windward coasts and hills, perhaps locally severe gales. The remainder of the period will continue largely unsettled and often windy, with occasionally heavy bands of rain crossing the UK, separated by clearer but more showery interludes. Western and southwestern parts are considered most likely to see the heaviest rain, whilst further north showers are likely to be wintry at times, mainly over higher ground. Temperatures should be near or just below average to the north, but rather mild at times further south. Local overnight frost remains likely during clearer, showery interludes.

Updated: 1118 on Mon 24 Dec 2012

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[Summer Sun]

Looks like the end is in sight for the south with drier weather in early January

UK Outlook for Sunday 30 Dec 2012 to Tuesday 8 Jan 2013:

Blustery and showery at first on Sunday, showers wintry at times in the North. Cloudier conditions with more persistent rain then return across the UK later Sunday and linger through Monday. The rest of the period continues largely unsettled and often windy with bands of rain crossing the UK, separated by clearer but more showery interludes, showers wintry at times in the North. Western and southwestern parts are considered most likely to see the heaviest rain next week. Meanwhile, the week after northern parts are expected to see the most frequent spells of rain whilst further south some longer, drier interludes than of late are likely. Temperatures through late December and early January should be near or just below average to the north, but rather mild at times further south.

Updated: 1141 on Tue 25 Dec 2012

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[Summer Sun]

UK Outlook for Monday 31 Dec 2012 to Wednesday 9 Jan 2013:

Largely cloudy on Monday with rain for many, heaviest across northern and western areas. It will be windy, with gales across some western areas, although temperatures will be near if not just above average. As the rain spreads south and east on Tuesday, brighter but showery conditions will follow from the northwest. It will turn colder behind the rainband, with showers turning wintry on hills, giving an increased risk of frost and icy patches. Through the middle of next week, further bands of rain accompanied by strong winds will cross the country. However, whilst the unsettled conditions are likely to continue across northern areas through the remainder of the period, southern areas are likely to see lengthier spells of dry weather with lighter winds. Temperatures will be largely near normal.

Updated: 1120 on Wed 26 Dec 2012

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Edited December 26, 2012 by Gavin.

[Summer Sun]

No idea where Stuart is but until he returns I shall continue to update this thread

UK Outlook for Tuesday 1 Jan 2013 to Thursday 10 Jan 2013:

Bright but showery conditions affecting all areas through Tuesday, with the heaviest showers likely across western regions, possibly wintry over northern hills. Temperatures will be near or just below normal with the risk of frost and icy patches. Turning milder through Wednesday but also wetter and windier with the heaviest rainfall across western areas. The unsettled weather is likely to continue into Thursday, with further rain or showers, once again heaviest across northern and western parts. Through the remainder of the period, lengthier dry spells are likely to develop across southern, eastern and central areas with more brightness. Elsewhere, remaining unsettled with further rain or showers accompanied by strong winds at times. Temperatures near normal at first but tending to become milder with less of a frost risk.

Updated: 1122 on Thu 27 Dec 2012

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Edited December 27, 2012 by Gavin.

[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Wednesday 2 Jan 2013 to Friday 11 Jan 2013:

Largely fine, bright and cold at first in eastern areas on Wednesday, but cloudier conditions with outbreaks of rain and drizzle soon spreading across the UK from the west, along with milder air. The rain heaviest and most persistent in the north and west, lighter and more patchy further south and east. The unsettled weather is likely to continue into Thursday, with further rain or showers, again heaviest across northern and western parts, where it will also be windy. Through the remainder of the period, lengthier dry spells are likely to develop across southern, eastern and central areas with more brightness. Elsewhere, remaining unsettled with further rain or showers accompanied by strong winds at times. Temperatures generally above average, with nights mild and largely frost free.

Updated: 1128 on Fri 28 Dec 2012

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Thursday 3 Jan 2013 to Saturday 12 Jan 2013:

A quieter and drier spell of weather is expected through this outlook period, especially in the south where the ground is fairly saturated. Generally a good deal of cloud across the UK throughout. Over northern and some western parts, the cloudy is likely to be thick enough for occasional spells of rain, perhaps even some heavier rain at times for western Scotland. Elsewhere, conditions will be largely dry, with the best of any breaks tending to be to the lee of higher ground. Also a risk of mist or fog patches where any cloud breaks occur overnight. Perhaps some rain extending further southeast around the middle of the period, but only small amounts. Daytime temperatures will generally be above average and nights largely mild and frost free.

Updated: 1219 on Sat 29 Dec 2012

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