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was due to an ‘atmospheric river’ – a narrow stream of moisture laden air capable of causing very high rainfall totals. This was the wettest 2-day period on record for Scotland in a series from 1891. The front causing the rainfall marked the contrast between cold air to the north and much warmer

, the weather will play a crucial role in shaping the day’s experience. Here’s a detailed look at the forecast and practical advice to help you make the most of this year’s event. The forecast: What to expect on race day Sunday is set to begin on a damp note, with rain lingering as the day gets underway

of the country. Many areas, particularly East Wales, the Midlands, eastern England, and a good part of Scotland, will wake to dry and fine conditions, with some sunshine to start the weekend. However, the weather is set to change as the day progresses. A weather system, which has been lingering

unsettled later. Saturday: brightest day of the weekend Saturday begins on a cold note, with chilly air firmly established following its southward plunge through Friday. Early risers across many parts of the country will notice the crisp feel, although the day ahead does offer an improvement. A small ridge

services between Glasgow and Perth. On the same day in mid-Wales the A478 was closed for several hours due to flooding. On the 7th there was further disruption to road and rail travel in various parts of Scotland following heavy rain the previous night; trains between Perth and Inverness were suspended

with Chivenor (Devon) reporting an overnight minimum of 13.2 °C and St James’s Park in London a daytime maximum of 16.3 °C. Many areas started sunny on the 2nd, but a band of showers and longer spells of rain, heavy and thundery in places, moved eastwards during the day, reaching the east coast around

, with widespread clear skies overnight allowing frost to form in rural regions. Any early mist or fog, mainly in the southwest, will quickly lift, revealing a fine day with abundant sunshine for many. As the day progresses, cloud will increase from the west, bringing outbreaks of rain eastward during

of any dry spells, with drier conditions also moving into the southwest later in the day. Temperatures will be near normal to rather mild for the time of year, although brisk winds in the south may temper the overall feel. Highs will reach the high single figures in northern areas, while some

dry and sunny throughout the day. Temperatures will be highest in eastern and southeastern England, where values may reach 19-20°C. Elsewhere, particularly in the west and northwest, it will be cooler with highs generally between 15-18°C. Winds will be light for most, though a strengthening breeze

) a new area of low-pressure approaches from the west, bringing rain to western areas through the morning. This will ease to showers later in the day and away from this, there will be variable cloud and scattered light showers. Temperatures remain near average for the time of year. Wetter, windier