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Forecast issued by the Met Office on behalf of UKHSA on Monday, January 20, 2025 at 6:36 AM

General overview of weather conditions in relation to the hazard (Cold) next 5 days

Winds will start light and generally southerly or variable this week, with a weak slow-moving front sinking southeastward, stalling over northern England before clearing Wednesday. Some clear and cold nights to follow, with spells of rain and strong winds by day to end the working week. Temperatures will start less-cold than the previous weekend for most, with frosts less widespread due to cloudy conditions. Colder conditions on Tuesday night to the north of the front, then more widespread frosts expected Wednesday and Thursday nights, but temperatures recovering by day. The risk of reaching low impact temperature thresholds is low to medium, with the greatest risk across the north.

General overview of weather conditions in relation to the hazard (Cold) 6-15 days

An unsettled and increasingly mild theme is expected through the weekend and into the early part of next week. Successive spells of heavy rain, cloud and strong winds and possible named storms will lead to a less cold spell, though this change of type doesn’t preclude the risk of some colder nights at times. Perhaps becoming more settled toward the south and east later next week.

General overview of weather conditions in relation to the hazard (Cold) 16-30 days

From early February onward, conditions favour an increased chance of wet and windy spells, with near or slightly above average temperatures most likely. The wettest conditions favour the north and west of England. There is still the potential for colder interludes, mainly between weather systems, but prolonged/severe cold is currently considered unlikely. As would be expected for this time of year, snow is always a possibility, but with positive temperature anomalies, the risk is likely to be a little less than climatology alone would suggest.