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northerlies, sunshine and showers Winds will be the main story on Saturday, especially across the far north of Scotland and along North Sea coasts, where gusts in exposed locations may approach gale force. Many areas will see a brisk, blustery feel. The northerly will also steer frequent showers

unsettled and variable period ahead, with a mix of rain, showers, and occasional dry spells. So, let's get into it.  A Shift in the Weather The jet stream, although not particularly strong for this time of year, is currently sweeping across the UK, steering a series of weather systems. This has brought

system has become what meteorologists call a “blocking high”—a stationary pattern that prevents other weather systems from moving in. This blocking high has been reinforced by an amplified jet stream—a high-altitude current of fast-moving air that normally helps steer weather systems. When the jet

influencing the UK’s weather this weekend is an area of low pressure situated to the southwest. This system isn’t being steered along by the jet stream, which lies far to the south across Spain and Portugal. As a result, the low is slow-moving and will gradually weaken in place rather than sweeping

of air high in the atmosphere, is helping to steer these weather systems towards us. This week, the jet stream will play a key role in pushing areas of low pressure across the country, bringing spells of rain and strong winds, particularly to southern regions. On Tuesday, one area of low pressure

the progression of low-pressure systems. This setup leaves the UK under a repetitive pattern: low pressure trying to push in from the southwest while a persistent easterly block keeps steering weather fronts northward and preventing a full transition to more settled conditions. The result

set up with further spells of rain, wind and snow Author: Met Office 3 February 2026 The UK’s weather pattern shows little sign of shifting this week, with a familiar setup continuing to steer our conditions. Over recent weeks, we have seen a persistent combination of cold air to the northeast

. This powerful ribbon of wind is being fuelled by repeated outbreaks of cold air over eastern Canada and the northeastern United States. As a result, the Atlantic is becoming a breeding ground for areas of low pressure, which are then steered towards the UK. These low-pressure systems are encountering

the influence of weather fronts and allowing for long spells of dry weather across large parts of the UK. This change is driven in part by a repositioning of the jet stream. For much of the winter, the jet has taken a more southerly track, steering areas of low pressure directly towards the UK and delivering

Programme Board and Steering Committee, has been informed by consultation with the Met Office, with domain experts from across the UKRI community and from within UKAEA. This Science Plan is intended to complement the ExCALIBUR activities that are funded through the UKRI Research Councils and the Met