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over the higher ground, but much of this will turn to rain as milder air moves in. Winds will strengthen through the morning with the strongest gusts in southwestern parts of Scotland. There will be a time in the middle of the day when the low passes over Scotland and winds could sharply fall
, but the north-east stayed dry. The 20th was cold and bright in the north and south-east, cloudier elsewhere, with some showers in Cornwall. There was a sharp frost in the south-east on the 21st, followed by a sunny day, but cloudier milder weather spread from the north-west. Rain and hill snow spread south
pressure will build across the UK early on Wednesday. This will allow temperatures to drop sharply overnight, bringing a notably chilly start. Many rural areas are likely to experience a frost, with a risk of icy patches. A yellow weather warning for ice has been issued. Despite the cold beginning
a pronounced north/south divide, with northern England experiencing 71% above average rainfall, its fifth wettest November since 1836, while southern England recorded 36% above average. Temperatures were variable, starting unusually warm before dropping sharply after mid-month. England recorded its tenth
will continue to see further spells of wet and at times windy weather. However, a significant change develops later in the week, when colder air begins to move south across the UK. By Friday, many areas will notice sharply lower temperatures, increasing the risk of snow, particularly over higher ground
, there are no signs of a prolonged mild spell, as colder air remains close to the north of the UK. The temperature pattern will be up and down, with London seeing a sharp rise followed by a gradual drop, and Edinburgh experiencing less dramatic changes but still some fluctuations. In summary
‑western and south‑eastern areas. The wider picture The key driver of the weather over the coming days is a marked temperature contrast across the North Atlantic. Cold air over parts of Canada is pushing southwards, while much milder air lies further south. This sharp contrast is strengthening the jet
in place, temperatures will fall sharply. Many parts of the UK are set to experience their first widespread frost in some time, with sub‑zero values expected for large areas as Saturday begins. It will be a crisp but bright start for most, with widespread sunshine greeting the morning. A few
areas. The day starts on a cold note across Scotland and Northern Ireland, where clear skies overnight allow temperatures to fall well below freezing in some spots. Where snow remains on the hills, the cold will feel particularly sharp. Despite the chilly start, these areas will see a generally
extremes: Records from Christmas Eve to Boxing Day Currently, temperatures across much of Europe are not as low as they might typically be at this point in winter, so while an easterly breeze will introduce chillier conditions, it is not expected to deliver a sharp drop in temperature. Most places
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