Pontefract Racecourse (West Yorkshire) weather

Headline:

Sunny spells and showers, some showers becoming heavy later.

Today:

A fine but chilly start, with any mist soon clearing to sunny spells. Showers will begin to make inroads from the west through the morning, becoming heavy locally with a chance of hail and thunder later. Maximum temperature 17 °C.

Tonight:

Showers gradually dying away, leaving a drier and clearer second half of the night. A touch of grass frost is possible in prone rural spots as winds fall light. Minimum temperature 2 °C.

Saturday:

A fine day after a chilly start, with cloud breaking up to reveal sunny spells. On the cool side, but feeling pleasant in the sunshine, with mainly light winds. Maximum temperature 17 °C.

Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:

Windy with periods of rain on Sunday and perhaps early Monday, with sunny spells and blustery sharp showers then following. Further more persistent rain arriving Tuesday. Overnight frosts unlikely.

Updated: 05:00 (UTC+1) on Fri 22 Sep 2023

Many areas will see a mixture of sunshine and showers on Tuesday, though southeast England may see cloudier skies and outbreaks of rain. Thereafter, a changeable and at times unsettled outlook, with further low pressure areas tracking towards the UK, but with some uncertainty as to their paths at present. These systems could bring periods of heavy rain and strong winds to parts of the country. The wettest and windiest weather is more likely farther north and west. The best chance of drier conditions is across the east and southeast of England and will be closer to high pressure which is more likely to reside over continental Europe. Temperatures are likely to be generally above average, especially in the south.

Updated: 15:00 (UTC+1) on Thu 21 Sep 2023

Through early to mid October, generally blocked weather patterns are more likely than average, however there is significant uncertainty around the detail and resultant conditions over the UK. A typical mix of autumnal conditions may occur at times, although drier than average conditions are slightly more likely than wetter than average conditions over this period as a whole. Above average temperatures also continue to be more likely than below average temperatures, although cool nights, along with patchy mist and fog are probable during settled spells.

Updated: 16:00 (UTC+1) on Thu 21 Sep 2023