Looking further ahead...

[Force Eleven]

This thread is for anyone willing to predict and discuss the weather a few days ahead, whether they have looked at weather models to pick up trends, or whether they have studied TV or online forecasts

I'll start with my take on the coming week, partly influenced by weather models, and partly influenced by today's Countryfile forecast

It looks quite unsettled for more northern and western areas this coming week, with winds predominantly coming from the W or SW. It will get quite mild come the middle of the week, possibly hitting 15*C in places by Thursday. Most southern areas should be dry after midweek, and it will feel positively spring-like in any sunshine!

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[naturelover]

i still dont think we have had our winter yet,i say we will have snow sometime this month,in the east that is.

[Force Eleven]

Well with the high pressure nosing in from the south this week, it could get frosty for some areas at night. It does look mild for the foreseeable future though. Plenty of time left though, snow is not uncommon in March or April

[Stewy]

I've had enough of this so called winter, I wouldn't mind if it was a hardcore winter with wads of snow but it's not. Roll on the spring and the ever elusive hunt for the Morels................ Not forgetting the St Georges shrooms, not one from my patch last year so hopefully we'll be in for a bumper crop!

[juliejam]

Round about this time last yr my Daughters flight was cancelled due to the airports being closed with snow fall and ice ...she is off again on early wednesday morning...So if snow is on the way please let it hold off for just a couple of days more...


Julie

[Force Eleven]

Trust me, London will not see any snow in the next few days It could be it for snow in the SE this winter

Any snow in the next few days will be restricted to northernmost hills only

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[Force Eleven]

Well I have been looking at the latest UK Met Office model output, and things look pretty settled for the foreseeable future.

Any unsettled weather plaguing northern and western coasts should eventually clear during the remainder of this week, although some light rain and drizzle, of the stubborn sort, can never be ruled out for said areas.

The weekend looks increasingly dry and settled, with high pressure firmly in charge of our weather. Temperatures by day will be at, or just above average. Possibly becoming frosty at night in sheltered areas.

Next week continues in a similar vein, with high pressure pretty much on top of the UK, so you can expect dry, sunny weather, especially inland. Mild by day, cool or cold at night.

Later next week, things become less clear, and the forecast becomes less reliable, but it looks fairly likely that this high pressure will be difficult to shift, so it could well remain settled.

Time will tell...

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[Stewy]

I want snow!

[stripee]

Just need some dry weather, Force Eleven, the ground is like a swelchy swamp. Tonight is misty too with drizzle...hope for the sunshine next week

[Force Eleven]

Originally Posted by stripee

Just need some dry weather, Force Eleven, the ground is like a swelchy swamp. Tonight is misty too with drizzle...hope for the sunshine next week

The weekend and early next week should be fine and dry. At the moment, the second half of next week is looking mixed. It could concievably stay dry, but there are hints of unsettled conditions returning before next weekend.

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