Weather and climate change

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Remaining unsettled with further spells of rain.

This Evening and Tonight:

Cloudy skies for most tonight with further outbreaks of rain. Heavy rain and strong winds gradually easing in the southwest, but persistent rain across Scotland. Low cloud for many but can break up in places, leading to mist and fog.

Tuesday:

Another dull start with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. A spell of heavy rain will move into the south, followed by sunshine and showers. Staying cloudy and damp elsewhere.

Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:

Staying unsettled at first with further outbreaks of rain for many. Turning colder and brighter on Friday with a chance of snow showers, particularly in the north and east.

Updated: 16:00 (UTC) on Mon 9 Feb 2026

After a briefly quieter spell, associated with some colder conditions, Atlantic frontal zones look to make a return near the start of this period. The track of these depressions may be a little further north than over the preceding weeks, but will continue to bring broadly unsettled weather to many areas, with further spells of rain and perhaps strong winds at times. With the westerly influence, it should become somewhat milder for many, though there remains the chance that colder conditions could affect northern and northeastern parts from time to time.

Updated: 14:00 (UTC) on Mon 9 Feb 2026

Broadly changeable conditions are expected across the UK during this period. Low pressure systems will probably dominate, meaning showers or longer spells of rain, heavy at times, for much of the UK, and still the chance of some hill snow in the north. Some drier interludes are likely, though it must be said, flooding impacts remain possible given recent very wet weather. Windy conditions look probable from time to time. Temperatures probably close to or a little above average overall, with a reduced chance, compared to earlier thinking, of a late season prolonged cold spell.

Updated: 15:00 (UTC) on Mon 9 Feb 2026