Week ahead forecast: a warming trend, but with showers at times
Many of us began the working week with temperatures at or near freezing.
March 2026 weather quiz: Test your knowledge
March 2026 delivered a notably warm start to spring for much of the UK, with England and Wales recording one of their warmest Marches on record.
Weekend weather: A change heading into the weekend
After a taste of very warm spring weather for some this week, conditions are set to change through the weekend as cooler air and unsettled weather return.
10-day trend: Cooler and more unsettled weather on the way
After a spell of unusually warm weather for early April, the UK is set to move into a cooler and more unsettled pattern over the next ten days.
Why pollen levels are high this week, and looking ahead
A spell of warm, dry and sunny weather has led to rising pollen levels across much of the UK this week.
Deep Dive: UK heat and tropical cyclones
As the UK continues to experience a week of higher-than-average temperatures, early April is currently delivering a spell of notably warm weather for many.
Storm Dave in context: How the storm unfolded
Storm Dave affected the UK during 4–5 April 2026, bringing a spell of disruptive whether to parts of the country, particularly across northern and western areas.
Week ahead: a week of two halves
The week ahead looks set to bring a clear contrast in weather conditions, with a warm and largely settled start followed by a more unsettled and cooler turn later on.
April showers: Is there any truth to the saying?
“April showers” is one of the most familiar weather sayings in the UK and, unlike some weather folklore, this phrase has a genuine basis in meteorology.
10-day trend: Unsettled and windy conditions on the way for Easter weekend
The next ten days will bring a very changeable spell of weather across the UK, with a clear signal for unsettled and, at times, windy conditions, particularly around the Easter weekend.
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