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• 10-Day trend: Unsettled conditions continuing

  moving through. 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

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

  . Sunday 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

• What do meteorologists do at the Met Office?

  , they help 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

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

  Scotland, 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

• When does Spring start?

  contrasts shape 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

• 10-day trend: Unsettled and windy conditions on the way for Easter weekend

  are likely to turn wintry over higher ground, with sleet or snow at times. Saturday and Easter Sunday: Storm Dave Saturday morning is likely to start on a colder note for many, with a chilly feel and some early sunshine. However, attention quickly turns to a deepening area of low pressure approaching

• Weekend weather: Mixed conditions with further showers for many

  to receive 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

• 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

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

  also see snow 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

• 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