Sandwich Bay (Beach) weather

Headline:

Brightest in the northwest, although rain gradually spreading from southeast.

Today:

A northwest-southeast split: fine with hazy sunshine in the northwest, but cloudier in the southeast throughout, with sharp showers in coastal districts giving way to more widespread and prolonged spells of rain into the evening. Less windy than of late. Maximum temperature 10 °C.

Tonight:

Damp conditions in the southeast should spread erratically north and west to most parts overnight, with the northwest perhaps drier but colder, with a slight frost possible here. Minimum temperature 1 °C.

Tuesday:

Rather cold generally with mostly light rain, with eastern areas most likely to see some heavier spells. Perhaps brighter in the west later, but showery in coastal districts. Maximum temperature 8 °C.

Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:

Wednesday starting fine and frosty with some fog. Turning progressively milder but windier ahead of late rain. Remaining unsettled Thursday, ahead of a wet and very windy Friday with gales.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC) on Mon 16 Dec 2019

There should be plenty of sunshine around on Friday with temperatures expected to remain above average. However, some coastal showers can be expected before winds increase from the south, accompanied by a spell of rain. Thereafter, it will turn milder and unsettled again as further bands of rain and strong winds edge in from the west. Changeable and sometimes windy conditions will probably last for the rest of the period. Most of the rain will probably be in the west with drier spells more likely in the east and southeast. Snow may occur at times in the north, mainly on high ground. There remains a chance of brief drier, colder interludes, with an increased risk of frost and fog.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC) on Mon 16 Dec 2019

Confidence is low throughout this period. Changeable and sometimes windy conditions seem more likely through late December, with the wetter weather in the west and longer drier spells in the east. By the time we go into January, longer spells of more widely dry, quiet and bright weather are possible, especially for southern and central areas, with the northwest more likely to remain unsettled. Temperatures should be near to or somewhat above average overall, but with the usual day to day variations. However in quieter spells, it is likely to be colder generally, with an increased risk of frost and fog.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC) on Mon 16 Dec 2019