Yahoo News 'Wet and windy' weather to sweep UK this week after cold spell, Met Office says
Britons can expect milder temperatures this week, although the Met Office warns low pressure will bring a "disruptive" period of wind and rain.
The UK is set for a milder spell this week after a chilly Monday night which saw temperatures drop as low as -5C in parts of Britain.
Britons in northern parts of the country woke up to frosty conditions this morning, with the coldest overnight temperatures recorded in Loch Glascarnoch, in the Scottish Highlands.
However, having scraped off their car windshields today, they can expect milder temperatures from Tuesday, although the Met Office warns low pressure later in the week will bring a "disruptive" period of wind and rain.
Met Office meteorologist Honor Criswick said: "With plenty of clear skies in northern areas overnight, that led to sharp widespread frost for many of us. A particularly cold start here with some frost and icy stretches.
"For many of us thought, it is going to be a largely dry and bright day - plenty of sunny spells."
Tuesday begins with a chill in the air and isolated icy stretches are possible on untreated surfaces
Despite a few freezing fog patches, most will see some sunny spells during the morning and remain dry 🌤️ pic.twitter.com/bZ5Hd1amLB— Met Office (@metoffice) December 2, 2024
As clouds move in from the northeast on Tuesday afternoon, Criswick said people can expect outbreaks of rain, "heavy at times", which "may even start to fall as snow across the high ground of western Scotland".
"For many of us though, plenty of dry weather, though it is going to be feeling rather chilly - highs of 8-10C in the south, but for eastern parts of Scotland, hights not really budging past 4-5C."
Looking ahead to the rest of the week, Criswick says we can expect "plenty of clear skies" on Wednesday, meaning potentially more frosty conditions.
From Thursday onwards, the forecaster says the UK is going to see some "wet and windy weather", which could "cause some disruption" as we head into Friday and Saturday, adding that mild conditions this week are leading the country to a colder weekend.
Yahoo breaks down what the weather will be like for each region of the UK, according to the Met Office.
London and the South East
Tuesday and Wednesday
A mostly fine but chilly start to Tuesday with any patchy, light rain soon dying out. This leading into a dry day with bright or sunny spells into the afternoon. Winds remaining light. Maximum temperature 9C.
Wednesday will get off to a similar start, with spells of sunshine, especially towards London. Clouding over later with a noticeable southerly wind developing. Strong winds and heavy rain arriving around midnight. Maximum temperature 10C.
Thursday to Saturday
Thursday starting cloudy with rain turning showery, as brighter weather arrives. Remaining windy. Friday dry, some sunshine. Cloudier later then wet and windy overnight and into Saturday with gales likely.
A few icy stretches are possible first thing this morning, particularly in the northeast where we've seen showers overnight 🧊
Remind yourself of these driving tips before you set off travelling 🚘 pic.twitter.com/XdYtBnpGgz— Met Office (@metoffice) December 3, 2024
South West
Tuesday and Wednesday
Any fog patches in eastern counties clearing on Tuesday morning, followed by a largely dry day. Often rather cloudy but occasionally bright with sunny spells. Thicker cloud in Cornwall and breezier here with mist and drizzle, this perhaps extending into west Devon at times. Maximum temperature 9C.
Often bright skies on Wednesday with a mixture of cloud and hazy sunny periods. A milder day than on Tuesday, although freshening southerly winds will herald wet and windy weather overnight. Maximum temperature 11C.
Thursday to Saturday
Blustery on Thursday with showers or longer spells of rain arriving later and possibly turning very windy. A calmer interlude on Friday before turning very unsettled on Saturday. Often mild.
Midlands
Tuesday and Wednesday
A bright but cold day in most parts after a chilly start to Tuesday morning, staying dry in the afternoon in western areas with light winds increasing into the evening in eastern parts. Maximum temperatures of 7C.
Fine and hazy sunshine in the west on Wednesday, with more cloudy conditions in the east and a noticeably strong wind and heavy rain coming in from the south. Maximum temperatures of 9C.
Thursday to Saturday
Blustery on Thursday in the West Midlands, with showers or longer spells of rain arriving later and possibly turning very windy. A calmer interlude on Friday before turning very unsettled on Saturday. Often mild.
Thursday starting cloudy in the East Midlands, with rain turning showery, as brighter weather arrives. Remaining windy. Friday dry with sunshine. Cloudier later then wet and windy overnight and into Saturday with gales probable.
North East
Tuesday and Wednesday
Starting mostly fine and frosty on Tuesday, leading into a mainly sunny but cold day. Any wintry showers near coasts soon clearing. Light winds for much of the day increasing into the evening as cloud advances from the west. Maximum temperature 5C.
Wednesday will be fine after a cold start with the best of the sunshine in the morning. Clouding over later with a freshening southerly wind. Strong winds and heavy rain overnight. Maximum temperature 7 C.
Thursday to Saturday
Thursday milder, rather cloudy with rain or showers and windy. Friday colder, dry with sunshine before clouding over. Wet and windy overnight and into Saturday with gales probable.
North West
Wednesday and Tuesday
Tuesday will be mainly fine with bright or sunny spells once any early fog has cleared. Scattered showers may affect coastal regions of Cumbria but most other areas will stay dry until after dark. Feeling chilly but winds staying light. Maximum temperature 6C.
Frost and fog clearing on Wednesday, albeit slowly in places, then a dry and bright day with hazy sunshine. Feeling a bit milder but turning wet and windy through the evening. Maximum temperature 9C.
Thursday to Saturday
Blustery on Thursday with showers or longer spells of rain arriving later and possibly turning very windy. A calmer interlude on Friday before turning very unsettled on Saturday. Often mild.
Scotland
Tuesday and Wednesday
A bright start to Tuesday in both northern and southern areas of Scotland, but feeling chilly, with isolated outbreaks of rain. Maximum temperatures 5C.
Similar conditions on Wednesday, turning wet and windy in the evening due to severe coastal gales. Maximum temperatures of 7C.
Thursday to Saturday
Blustery showers on Thursday with severe gales at first across the north. Bright with a scattering of showers on Friday, the showers turning increasing wintry on Saturday in the Highlands, but brightening up in southern Scotland, with occasional wintry showers.
Northern Ireland
Tuesday and Wednesday
A mainly dry and bright Tuesday with some sunshine, perhaps an isolated shower around the coast. Chilly with a frost at first and the odd fog patch. Cloud thickening in the west by dusk. Maximum temperature 7C.
Wednesday will also get off to a dry and bright start, but conditions are expected to turn wet and windy during the afternoon and evening with coastal gales. Maximum temperature 8C.
Thursday to Saturday
Blustery showers on Thursday. Bright start on Friday, turning wet and windy later. Brighten up on Saturday, occasional wintry showers and chilly northerly winds.
Wales
Tuesday and Wednesday
Frost and fog clearing during Tuesday morning to leave sunny spells and broken cloud. Turning cloudier through the afternoon with showers possible in the west. Feeling chilly despite light winds. Maximum temperature 8C.
Often bright skies on Wednesday with a mixture of cloud and hazy sunny periods. A milder day than on Tuesday, although freshening southerly winds will herald wet and windy weather overnight. Maximum temperature 10C.
Thursday to Saturday
Blustery on Thursday with showers or longer spells of rain arriving later and possibly turning very windy. A calmer interlude on Friday before turning very unsettled on Saturday. Often mild.
