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• Met Office 10-day trend: Unsettled weather as winter begins

  mild spell, as colder air remains close to the north of the UK. The temperature pattern will be up and down, with London seeing a sharp rise followed by a gradual drop, and Edinburgh experiencing less dramatic changes but still some fluctuations. In summary, the start of meteorological winter brings

• Weekend weather forecast: Storm Goretti moves away but warnings remain

  to the east. The storm brought a gust of 99mph at St Mary's in the Isles of Scilly, and 16cm of snow at Lake Vyrnwy in Wales pic.twitter.com/r83TfoeSEA — Met Office (@metoffice) January 9, 2026 Saturday night: Freezing conditions return As Saturday evening progresses, temperatures will drop sharply once

• factsheet_2-thunderstorms_2023.pdf

  ) and a sharp or rumbling sound (thunder). Thunderstorms are associated with convective clouds and are most often, but not necessarily, accompanied by precipitation at the ground. Cumulonimbus clouds (Latin: cumulus – heap; nimbus – rainy cloud) Heavy and dense cloud, of considerable vertical extent

• factsheet_2-thunderstorms_2023pdf

  ) and a sharp or rumbling sound (thunder). Thunderstorms are associated with convective clouds and are most often, but not necessarily, accompanied by precipitation at the ground. Cumulonimbus clouds (Latin: cumulus – heap; nimbus – rainy cloud) Heavy and dense cloud, of considerable vertical extent

• Deep Dive: Record lows and a storm on the horizon

  , but it’s likely to run along the south coast, bringing a sharp boundary between rain and snow. A number of weather warnings, including amber warnings for wind and snow, have been issued.  Computer models show a number of possible tracks. The difference between rain on the southern flank and snow

• How accurate was the Met Office forecast during a record-laden spring?

  -day range.   Wind speed is assessed as accurate if it’s within five knots of the verifying observation and comes into sharp focus during the stormy winter season.  90% of 1-day wind speed forecasts in the season were accurate, with this remaining as high as 81% at the 5-day range.   Wind direction

• Week ahead forecast: shifting patterns bring a colder end to the week

  and at times windy weather. However, a significant change develops later in the week, when colder air begins to move south across the UK. By Friday, many areas will notice sharply lower temperatures, increasing the risk of snow, particularly over higher ground in Scotland, northern England

• 10‑day trend: spring warmth holds on before changeable conditions return

  to lift to around 14 or 15°C. Clear skies at night will allow temperatures to fall sharply away from cloudier eastern areas, bringing chilly starts and a widespread frost in places. These large day‑to‑night temperature swings are typical under spring high‑pressure systems. Subtle shifts bring

• 10-day trend: Turning drier and a little chillier into Christmas week

  to Boxing Day Currently, temperatures across much of Europe are not as low as they might typically be at this point in winter, so while an easterly breeze will introduce chillier conditions, it is not expected to deliver a sharp drop in temperature. Most places will see daytime highs a few degrees

• Week ahead forecast: Milder conditions but heavy rain possible later in the week

  on Wednesday. This will allow temperatures to drop sharply overnight, bringing a notably chilly start. Many rural areas are likely to experience a frost, with a risk of icy patches. A yellow weather warning for ice has been issued. Despite the cold beginning, Wednesday looks likely to be the best