After a notably milder spell at the start of the week, the UK is set for a marked change in weather as we head into the weekend.
While many may have enjoyed the recent respite from the cold, the coming days will bring a return to more unsettled conditions, with the potential for snow, heavy rain, and strong winds across various parts of the country.
Friday: Low pressure brings wind and rain
Friday’s weather will be dominated by a relatively deep area of low pressure situated just to the north of the UK. This system will generate strong, gusty winds, especially across northern and western Scotland. Gusts could reach 60 to 70 mph, with the most exposed locations possibly seeing up to 75 mph. A yellow weather warning has been issued parts of western and northern Scotland untill 11am on Friday.
Alongside these blustery conditions, there will be showery bursts of rain, interspersed with some sunshine. However, some of the rain could be heavy at times, with the risk of thunder and even hail in places. Over the higher ground of Scotland, sleet and snow are likely, adding a wintry flavour to the end of the working week.
As the day progresses, the strongest winds in the north will gradually ease as the low-pressure system drifts away towards the northeast. This shift will allow cold Arctic air to begin filtering southwards, setting the stage for a chillier weekend ahead.
Very strong winds will affect northern and western Scotland overnight, with gusts possibly in excess of 75 mph at times
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Saturday: A developing low brings disruptive weather
The main talking point for the weekend is a developing area of low pressure expected to track north-eastwards across the southern half of the UK. There remains some uncertainty regarding the exact depth and path of this system, but current indications suggest it will move from southwest England and South Wales towards the Lincolnshire area. As it does so, it will bring a spell of heavy rain and strong, gusty winds, particularly affecting southern and eastern parts of England.
Saturday morning will start with a few showery bursts across Scotland, driven by the lingering cold Arctic air. However, the focus of the wetter weather will be further south, where the advancing low pressure will bring heavy rain and strong winds to parts of England and Wales. Coastal areas in the south could see particularly strong gusts, while the eastern side of England may experience winds of 50 to 60 mph, or even higher in exposed spots.
Rainfall totals could reach 30 to 50 millimetres in some locations, enough to cause localised disruption. With cold air in place, there is also the potential for sleet and snow over higher ground, especially around the South Pennines. The exact extent of wintry weather will depend on the track and intensity of the low; a more southerly route would keep the wintry risk confined to the north, while a more northerly path could bring sleet or snow to modest elevations in northern England and even southern Scotland.
Temperatures: A noticeable drop
Temperatures will take a downturn compared to earlier in the week. Thursday was relatively mild, but by Friday and especially Saturday, values will be below average for the time of year in many northern areas. Daytime highs will be in the mid-single figures Celsius for much of the north, with slightly milder conditions further south, closer to the seasonal norm, though it may not feel it under cloud, rain, and wind.
Saturday night into Sunday: A brief respite
As the low-pressure system moves into the North Sea, wet and windy conditions will persist down the eastern side of England, potentially bringing the most disruptive weather of the weekend. However, a ridge of high pressure will build in behind, bringing a short-lived spell of quieter weather overnight and into Sunday. This will mean clearer skies, lower temperatures, and the risk of frost and fog, particularly in northern areas.
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Sunday: Drier and brighter for most, but still chilly
Sunday will see the remnants of Saturday’s wet and windy weather quickly clearing eastwards, leaving many areas with dry and bright conditions for much of the day. Later, cloud, rain, and wind will return to parts of Northern Ireland as another system approaches from the west. For most, however, Sunday will be the drier and sunnier day of the weekend, albeit colder, with temperatures a few degrees lower than on Saturday. The extra sunshine may offset the chill to some extent, but a distinctly cold feel will persist.
Looking ahead: Wet, windy, and changeable
As we move into the start of next week, and with it, the beginning of meteorological winter, Advent, and December, the weather looks set to remain unsettled. Further spells of heavy rain are possible, particularly on Monday, which could exacerbate issues on already saturated ground. Winds will remain blustery at times, and a change in wind direction may bring a slight uptick in temperatures.
Nevertheless, the overall theme for the week ahead is for wet and windy conditions to continue, interspersed with occasional drier and milder spells. There will always be the potential for colder air to return from the north, so keep an eye on the latest forecasts for updates.
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