Typical early spring circumstances dominate the instant forecast, with the potential for wintry hazards to develop later in the week, significantly throughout northern and western areas.
A cloudy start to the week
On Monday, clearer circumstances will slowly unfold from the west, as patchy rain develops. Ahead of this, cloud might break throughout southeast England and jap Scotland throughout the afternoon, permitting for some sunny spells, the place it might be slightly delicate.
Cloudy for a lot of once more this afternoon, however some brighter breaks will push by way of in locations ☁️
Patchy rain primarily in the west, sliding northwards ☔ pic.twitter.com/I57SwEtT53
— Met Office (@metoffice) March 9, 2026
Tuesday will convey one other cloudy day for a lot of. An occluded entrance will transfer east, as rain in the west regularly spreads to different areas, although turning into mild as the entrance weakens. Winds will enhance all through the day, serving to to break up some cloud. By night, additional rain will attain the west, domestically heavy in locations, with gales creating for the far northwest.
On Wednesday, cloud and rain will clear southeast by mid‑morning, leaving sunny spells for a lot of but in addition a scattering of blustery showers, most frequent throughout western Scotland. It will probably be breezy in lots of areas.
The southeast is probably going to get pleasure from the better of the climate on Wednesday when temperatures are set to be close to or barely above common, with 15°C peaks potential. The northwest will be cooler with most temperatures in the excessive single figures.
Rain and wintry circumstances from Thursday
On Thursday, some shiny spells are potential throughout southern and jap areas, however for a lot of it will likely be a cloudy day with brisk winds and outbreaks of rain, heaviest and most persistent over western hills. Blustery showers will observe into the northwest with an opportunity of snow on Scottish mountains. It will probably be a windy day with gales potential on uncovered coasts and hills.
Rainfall totals may attain 30 to 50 mm over the Lake District and related quantities are potential additional south the place the already saturated floor heightens the potential for impacts. Temperatures are anticipated to keep a bit above regular, although feeling colder in the northwest.
Colder from Friday, with wintry hazards potential
Jason Kelly, Chief Operational Meteorologist for the Met Office stated: “A notable shift in wind direction to a north-westerly flow will bring a markedly colder day nationwide on Friday, with the potential for a mixture of sunny spells, heavy showers, coastal gales, and snow over high ground. There’s also the possibility of accumulations on lower hills too. The picture will become clearer closer to the time, so keep an eye on our forecast as the week progresses”
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