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Forecast issued by the Met Office on behalf of UKHSA on Friday, 23, January, 2026 at 09:46

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Overview of cold weather over the next 5 days

Generally unsettled through this period with bands of rain, strong winds and showers likely. Mostly dry on Monday, but turning colder with a band of precipitation moving in from the west late in the afternoon or evening. There is some uncertainty with regards this precipitation, it could fall as snow in northern and central parts but more likely to be rain elsewhere. Further rain or snow is likely to continue on Tuesday, possibly heavy at times.

Overview of cold weather over the next 6 to 15 days

Colder and drier conditions from late January into early February seems most likely. There will be a risk of freezing fog, ice and snow showers , primarily in northern and eastern areas. Spells of rain are still possible, especially in the southwest, and it is also likely to be windy at times.

Overview of cold weather over the next 16 to 30 days

High pressure is expected to continue to dominate at first, with most of the UK colder than normal and the coldest conditions likely in the north and east. There will be continued risk of snow showers, especially in the east and there is a small chance there could be widespread snow. However by the middle of February there are signs that it could turner milder and wetter at times.

Region

Probability of average temperatures of 2° or below for 48 hours or more in the next 5 days (%)

Probability of average temperatures of 2° or below for 48 hours or more in the next 6–15 days (%)

Probability of average temperatures of 2° or below for 48 hours or more in the next 16–30 days (%)

General comments on weather

NE

70

60

40

Looks likely to breach Low temperature thresholds on Monday or Tuesday, with a small risk of Medium thresholds.

NW

70

60

40

Looks likely to breach Low temperature thresholds on Monday or Tuesday, with a small risk of Medium thresholds.

YH

40

30

30

A low risk of breaching Low temperature thresholds on Tuesday.

EM

30

30

30

A low risk of breaching Low temperature thresholds on Tuesday.

WM

30

40

20

A low risk of breaching Low temperature thresholds on Tuesday.

EoE

10

30

30

Not expected to breach Low temperature thresholds in the next 5 days.

Lon

10

20

20

Not expected to breach Low temperature thresholds in the next 5 days.

SE

10

30

20

Not expected to breach Low temperature thresholds in the next 5 days.

SW

10

20

20

Not expected to breach Low temperature thresholds in the next 5 days.

NE = North East | NW = North West | YH = Yorkshire and The Humber | EM = East Midlands | WM = West Midlands | EoE = East of England | Lon = London | SE = South East | SW = South West

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