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Forecast issued by the Met Office on behalf of UKHSA on Friday, 06, February, 2026 at 07:32

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Overview of cold weather over the next 5 days

Unsettled through this period with mostly cloudy conditions across the UK along with periods of rain or showers. Lowest temperatures will be seen on Friday, with rain falling as sleet or snow across the Pennines and Peak District above 300m. By the evening, snow will gradually be confined to the highest hills. Temperatures then recovering to near or slightly above average.

Overview of cold weather over the next 6 to 15 days

There is potential of a more settled, colder interlude developing for Wednesday and Thursday next week. This gives an increased risk of frost and wintry showers, these more likely across the north and east. From Friday there is an increasing chance of unsettled conditions developing again, although transient snow is possible in places at first.

Overview of cold weather over the next 16 to 30 days

The most likely scenario for this period is a continuation of unsettled weather, with wet and occasional windy conditions. Temperatures will likely be near or above average, though brief colder interludes between weather systems may bring a risk of transient wintry hazards, particularly in the northeast. While a more prolonged cold spell cannot be ruled out, it is considered unlikely at this stage.

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

40

55

40

Transient snow across hills at first, but temperatures likely above impact thresholds.

NW

30

55

40

Transient snow across hills at first, but temperatures likely above impact thresholds.

YH

30

55

40

Transient snow across hills at first, but temperatures likely above impact thresholds.

EM

20

40

30

Transient snow across hills at first, but temperatures likely above impact thresholds.

WM

10

40

30

Temperatures likely above impact thresholds.

EoE

5

30

20

Temperatures likely above impact thresholds.

Lon

5

20

20

Temperatures likely above impact thresholds.

SE

5

20

20

Temperatures likely above impact thresholds.

SW

5

20

20

Temperatures likely above impact thresholds.

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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