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• Weekend weather: Mixed conditions with further showers for many

  a feed of rain off the North Sea, with some snow possible over the higher hills. Snowfall amounts are not expected to be significant as milder air filters in, but the combination of rain, sleet and hill snow may still make conditions feel wintry. Temperatures: Slightly above average for many

• Week ahead forecast: Mild in the south, colder in the north

  , central Northern England, the Midlands, and Wales. The south will remain drier and very mild, with temperatures reaching 16–17°C, while the north turns colder. Wintry showers and bright skies in the north Northern Scotland will see colder conditions, with some showers falling as sleet and snow over

• northern-scotland_-climate-met-office.pdf

  . The monthly averages of days with sleet/snow falling and lying at Stornoway and Aviemore are shown below (a day of lying snow is counted if the ground is more than 50% covered at 0900). Heavy snowfalls can cause travel and power supply disruption. Examples include 28-29 January 1978 when strong NE winds

• What do meteorologists do at the Met Office?

  determine whether precipitation will fall as rain, snow, or sleet, or whether fog is likely to form. By comparing current conditions with these equations, meteorologists can quickly assess whether the model output is realistic and make adjustments where needed.  The value of meteorologists

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

  March setup: sunny spells interspersed with showers. These showers may fall as rain, sleet or hail, with snow possible over higher ground in Scotland and northern England. Some snow may even reach lower levels in the far north and Northern Isles. While this may sound dramatic, it remains well within

• When does Spring start?

  how spring is experienced, from early blooms in the south to lingering frost risks further north. A chance of snow Despite spring’s milder reputation, snow remains a possibility - especially in March. In fact, statistically, March sees a higher likelihood of snow or sleet than December. This means

• northern-scotland_-climate-met-officepdf

  . The monthly averages of days with sleet/snow falling and lying at Stornoway and Aviemore are shown below (a day of lying snow is counted if the ground is more than 50% covered at 0900). Heavy snowfalls can cause travel and power supply disruption. Examples include 28-29 January 1978 when strong NE winds

• Met Office Deep dive: Arctic air brings a cold start to the new year

  if winds turn more northeasterly. However, western areas closer to milder Atlantic air will experience a mix of sleet and snow, mainly over higher ground. Warnings and potential impacts The Met Office has issued snow and ice warnings for much of northern Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales

• 10-Day trend: Unsettled conditions continuing

  . Turning milder into the weekend A ridge of high pressure will bring a somewhat drier day on Thursday. While some rain, sleet and hill snow will linger across eastern areas, western parts of the UK will enjoy a noticeably drier day compared with Wednesday. It will remain chilly, and brisk winds

• 10‑day trend: A battle between Atlantic systems and colder air to the northeast

  turns even colder, with a mix of showers in the northwest and far south, but many central areas seeing brighter, drier spells. Showers in the northeast may fall increasingly as sleet or snow, especially on hills. READ MORE: Understanding the Met Office’s WeatherReady preparedness work Monday