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to drop, and the end of that month and start of February saw some sharp frosts and snowfall. Much of December was broadly unsettled, with only transitory quieter interludes, and with western areas seeing many dull days. January saw more in the way of high pressure, but increasing numbers of active

-season cold snaps, especially during clear nights when radiative cooling can cause temperatures to dip sharply. Rainfall in the Midlands can vary significantly, and the wettest May on record brought 143.9mm of rain in 1932. While not as extreme as in western regions, this total still represents

A cold Arctic maritime airmass pushing south across most of the country has brought unsettled conditions and morning frosts for many that contrast sharply with the recent warm weather seen across the UK.   ⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️ Ice across parts of northern and eastern Scotland

it will turn colder, so widespread frost will form across the UK, particularly in Northern Ireland and Scotland, where temperatures could drop to as low as -5 °C. Easter Day is expected to start off very cold with that sharp frost especially in the north. Sunshine and a few showers are likely, perhaps

during May. Below average temperatures for much of March and the first half of April meant a delayed start to the growing season, though the warmth of April 18th-21st was a sharp contrast. Although most areas had a drier May, spring rainfall totals were above average for eastern, central and southern

and some hill snow. There is also the chance of some snow to lower levels in places later in the week though away from hills it is currently uncertain exactly where snow will fall.  In the clear periods between bands of wintry showers, frosts are likely and these could be sharp or even severe

Widespread sharp frosts are likely at night and daytime temperatures will struggle to get more than a couple of degrees above freezing by Sunday. Snow is expected during this cold spell, and there is a risk it could be disruptive in some areas. Parts of northeast Britain could see sleet and snow

of drought and higher temperatures due to climate change. Especially in regions like Western Siberia and North America, we see a sharp increase in the number of fires. “These regions have been in the news frequently in recent years because of extreme fires, and our models confirm that this trend bears

, but was followed by a cold January with frequent frosts, during which snowfall repeatedly affected certain areas. February saw sharp contrasts and further snowfalls but was slightly milder than average overall. December 2020 saw maximum temperatures averaging out close to normal in most areas, but minima

There will be a lot of dry weather with some widespread sharp frosts at night and day-time temperatures will struggle to get more than a couple of degrees above freezing by Sunday. Some snow is expected during this cold spell and there is a risk it could be disruptive in some areas. Parts