Totnes (Devon) weather

Headline:

Outbreaks of rain over the next few days.

Today:

A dry start with bright spells during the morning. Outbreaks of rain are expected in the afternoon, interspersed by dry intervals. Winds increasing, especially along coastal areas in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 10 °C.

Tonight:

Outbreaks of rain will bring heavy downpours across the region, although some dry spells are expected at times. Strong winds, particularly along the coast. Minimum temperature 7 °C.

Tuesday:

Briefly dry during the morning before further rain moves in from the west. Windy with coastal gales. Maximum temperature 11 °C.

Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:

Persistent and heavy rain on Wednesday. Still windy with possible gales along coasts. Colder and drier conditions on Thursday and Friday with lighter winds, but showers are still likely.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC) on Mon 18 Jan 2021

Rather cold and unsettled conditions look likely for most of the UK, as a low pressure system remains to the northeast. Northwesterly winds from this system are expected to bring frequent showers, particularly to north and west-facing coasts, and this will likely fall as snow over high level areas, and also down to lower levels at times. Atlantic low-pressure systems are expected to cross the south/central parts of the country at times, bringing rainfall and periods of slightly milder temperatures, and there will be a risk of snowfall on the boundary between the mild and cold air masses. Northern and central areas are more likely to be affected by wintry hazards during this period. Temperatures mostly rather cold, but closer to average near approaching lows in the south.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC) on Mon 18 Jan 2021

Confidence for this period is low, though there is a signal for weaker than average westerly winds and for Atlantic low-pressure systems to track further south than normal. This will bring below-average temperatures to the north of the UK, with a greater than normal risk of wintry precipitation. Further south, there is a continued risk of unsettled conditions, with above-average rainfall and periods of slightly above average temperatures. There remains the potential for significant snowfall along the boundary between colder air to the north, and the milder air in the south, with the greatest risk across central and northern areas. Through this period there is a greater than average chance of cold spells spreading across the whole UK at times with the associated risk of wintry hazards.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC) on Mon 18 Jan 2021