Middleton (Northumberland) weather

Headline:

Mostly cloudy. Outbreaks of rain spreading south later.

Today:

Cloudy and dry start for most, although feeling warm in any sunny spells. These most likely in the east, with hill fog and drizzle possible across western hills. However, turning breezy during the afternoon, with outbreaks of rain spreading south. Maximum temperature 15 °C.

Tonight:

Any lingering rain will soon ease, with clear spells developing. Winds also easing, leading to a cold night and the risk of frost by dawn. Minimum temperature 1 °C.

Saturday:

Fine, but rather cooler than recent days, with sunny spells and light winds. Whilst some cloud is likely to develop through the day it should stay dry. Maximum temperature 10 °C.

Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:

Breezy Sunday, with some sunshine, although rain also possible across the Pennines. Otherwise often rather cloudy, with some sunny spells, after cold, perhaps frosty starts. The odd shower possible Monday.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC) on Fri 22 Mar 2019

High pressure is expected to dominate at first, bringing largely settled weather with bright or sunny spells. However, weak fronts may bring more cloud and some rain to the far north where it will remain breezier. Patchy overnight frosts are likely but there should be a gradually warming trend for daytime temperatures. High pressure should gradually lose its influence towards the end of March. Southern and southeastern areas will remain mostly fine, though with some fog. Spells of rain and stronger winds are likely to spread from the northwest into central areas. Temperatures are generally expected to continue to rise, becoming very warm for some, whilst in the northwest they will remain nearer normal. Further frontal systems are expected to push in from the Atlantic for the start of April.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC) on Fri 22 Mar 2019

At the start of this period it looks most likely that we will see changeable conditions as spells of wet and windy weather spread from the west. Towards the middle of the month confidence is low; however there is a possibility that we may see a return of more widely settled and drier weather. Some wetter interludes are still possible, particularly in the northwest, and also showers perhaps coming up from the south at times. Temperatures are likely to remain above normal throughout.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC) on Fri 22 Mar 2019