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to protect themselves.   How accurate were day-to-day forecasts?   Met Office forecast accuracy is routinely assessed in a wide variety of ways of ways, but the below figures are informed by forecast verification at around 120 sites around the UK, giving geographical spread across the UK.   Continual

mist and fog clear on Saturday morning, many areas will enjoy a bright and pleasant day. Central and southern parts of the UK will see plenty of sunshine, making it feel warm by afternoon despite the chilly start. Light winds will add to the comfortable feel, making Saturday a good day for spending

could become organised into more persistent and heavy snow, especially in northern and northeastern regions. Brisk northerly winds will accentuate the cold for all, with early and late frosts likely. Icy conditions may pose an additional hazard, particularly at the start of the day. Overnight

Friday will bring a mixed picture across the UK. A broad zone of cloud will stretch from west Wales through northern England and into the far south of Scotland, with pulses of rain moving north-eastwards through the day. Some of this rain may be heavy at times, particularly in areas exposed

A largely dry and fine day is expected across much of the UK on Wednesday, with sunny spells developing widely. However, a few afternoon showers are likely to break out, particularly across eastern Scotland and eastern England. These may be moderate in intensity at times, especially from late

 A largely dry and fine day is expected across much of the UK on Wednesday, with sunny spells developing widely. However, a few afternoon showers are likely to break out, particularly across eastern Scotland and eastern England. These may be moderate in intensity at times, especially from late

early in the day. Temperatures will be cooler than Sunday but widely around the seasonal average, with maximum temperatures still reaching the low 20s Celsius in eastern and southeastern regions. Rain coats and sunglasses at the ready for Monday as it is set to be a day of sunshine and showers

are possible in the far southwest. As the day progresses, heavier rain and showers, with a low risk of isolated thunderstorms, will slowly migrate north-northwest, potentially affecting other southwestern parts. There is a small risk of isolated afternoon thunderstorms with hail and gusty winds

Snow and low temperatures, December 2010 From late November to Boxing Day 2010 the UK experienced two spells of severe winter weather with very low temperatures and significant snowfalls. The first of these spells lasted for two weeks from Thursday 25 November to Thursday 9 December and saw

with them persistent rain, strong winds, and above-average temperatures for the time of year. Here’s what to expect day by day. Tuesday: Wet and windy, especially in the west Tuesday starts with a strong southwesterly wind, bringing coastal gales to exposed western coasts and a very mild feel due