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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Tuesday 9 Nov 2010 to Thursday 18 Nov 2010:
Sunshine and showers for most of the UK on Tuesday, then the unsettled theme is set to continue through to the end of the outlook period. Showers and longer spells of rain are likely with the rain prolonged and heavy at times. Mountain snow is also likely over the high ground in Scotland. Some dry and bright interludes are likely in between the rain, especially in the south and east towards the end of next week. Winds are likely to be strong at times with the risk of gales, these often being limited to exposed areas but perhaps isolated cases of severe gales in the northwest. Temperatures are expected to be near to normal but it will feel cold in the wind and rain.

Updated: 1141 on Thu 4 Nov 2010

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Wednesday 10 Nov 2010 to Friday 19 Nov 2010:
Cold northerly winds will bring sunny spells with some showers on Wednesday, especially over eastern areas and probably turning wintry on hills in the north. Rain then spreads from the west later on Thursday with some hill snow possible in Scotland. During next weekend low pressure systems will move east bringing rain or showers, especially over northwestern UK, but with some drier and clearer spells between. The start of the following week is likely to see a brief interlude of drier weather before a return to rain and showers from the west. It will be generally windy throughout, especially as low pressure systems pass close to the UK. Temperatures start cold, especially in the north, and then recover to nearer normal later in the period, especially in the south.

Updated: 1158 on Fri 5 Nov 2010


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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Thursday 11 Nov 2010 to Saturday 20 Nov 2010:
Rain will spread from the west during Thursday with some hill snow possible in Scotland. Further rain and showers affecting most parts during Friday then remaining unsettled into next weekend with rain or showers in most areas again but with some drier and clearer spells between. Some of this precipitation may turn to snow over northern hills. Staying unsettled the following week with any drier weather most likely in the south and east. It will be generally windy throughout, especially as low pressure systems pass close to the UK. Temperatures start cold, especially in the north, and then recover to nearer normal. Later in the period there is an increasing tendency towards night frosts and the south could feel mild in any sunshine.

Updated: 1144 on Sat 6 Nov 2010


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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Friday 12 Nov 2010 to Sunday 21 Nov 2010:
Remaining predominantly unsettled and windy with showers or longer spells of rain, which are expected to be heavy at times. For Friday and Saturday, the heaviest rain is expected in western and north-western parts of the UK, with some eastern and northeastern parts remaining generally dry. Some of this precipitation may turn to snow over northern hills. Thereafter, staying unsettled, with any drier weather most likely in the south and east. It will be generally windy throughout, especially when low pressure systems pass close to the UK. Temperatures start near or just below normal, especially in the north where overnight frosts are likely, and then recover to nearer normal, with some milder interludes in the south. Later in the period there is an increasing trend towards drier, colder conditions.

Updated: 1241 on Sun 7 Nov 2010

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Saturday 13 Nov 2010 to Monday 22 Nov 2010:
Remaining predominantly unsettled and windy with showers or longer spells of rain, which are expected to be heavy at times. For Saturday and Sunday, some persistent, occasionally heavy rain is expected across southern UK and parts of the west and northwest, with some eastern and northeastern parts tending to be drier. Some wintry showers over northern hills at times too. Thereafter, staying largely unsettled, with the east and northeast likely to see the best weather. It will be generally windy throughout. Temperatures start near or just below normal, especially in the north where overnight frosts are likely, and then recover to nearer normal, with some milder interludes in the south. Later in the period there is a trend towards drier, brighter but possibly colder conditions with an increasing frost risk.

Updated: 1151 on Mon 8 Nov 2010

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Sunday 14 Nov 2010 to Tuesday 23 Nov 2010:
Much of the period is likely to remain relatively unsettled with showers or longer periods of rain. More persistent rain likely across northwestern parts where it is also likely to be heavy, particularly across west facing hills. Some of the rain is also likely to turn to snow over the higher ground of the north. Between any rain will be some drier and brighter interludes, with these most likely in the southeast. Towards the end of the period there is an increasing chance of more settled weather in the south of the UK, although the north is likely to remain unsettled. Windy throughout, with gales at times. Temperatures starting around average, but with an increasing trend towards lower temperatures, with a higher risk of overnight frost, particularly in the north.

Updated: 1139 on Tue 9 Nov 2010

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Monday 15 Nov 2010 to Wednesday 24 Nov 2010:
It is likely to stay unsettled and windy with showers or longer spells of rain for most of the UK. The rain most persistent and heavy across northwestern parts at first, then elsewhere during the course of the first week. Occasional snow is likely over the higher ground of Scotland and perhaps Northern England. Drier and brighter interludes can also be expected, these most likely in the south and east. Later in the period there is a chance of drier and more settled weather in the south of the UK, but elsewhere it is likely to remain unsettled and cold with showers, still wintry in the north. Temperatures generally near or below average across the UK, with a risk of overnight frost on most nights under any clear skies.

Updated: 1149 on Wed 10 Nov 2010

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Tuesday 16 Nov 2010 to Thursday 25 Nov 2010:
Generally rather cloudy at first with some brightness, this mainly in the east of the UK. Rain is expected in northern and western parts of the UK at first, with strong southerly winds. This rain may spread further southeast at times but will tend to become less persistent. The far southeast of England should remain largely dry. From Friday (19th), conditions look like turning drier with some sunshine in many places, although outbreaks of rain may occasionally reach far western and southern parts of the UK. Mostly cold as winds become more easterly and brisk at times. Where winds fall light, there will be a risk of mist or fog patches developing, and frost becoming more widespread during overnight periods.

Updated: 1151 on Thu 11 Nov 2010

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Wednesday 17 Nov 2010 to Friday 26 Nov 2010:
Mostly dry in the east, but showers or longer spells of rain affecting western and southern parts at first, with some snow over the hills. It will also be windy at first with any risk of gales in parts of the west. Temperatures below normal and feeling cold in the wind. Generally unsettled with showers or longer spells of rain and some hill snow into the following weekend, with the driest weather in the northwest, but then becoming generally drier for most parts thereafter. Feeling cold as winds become more easterly and brisk at times. Where winds fall light, there will be a risk of mist or fog patches developing, and frost becoming more widespread during overnight periods.

Updated: 1208 on Fri 12 Nov 2010

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Thursday 18 Nov 2010 to Saturday 27 Nov 2010:
Many regions will be unsettled with showers or longer spells of rain for much of the ten day period. During the first few days western and southwestern parts can expect the worst of the unsettled weather with a risk of gales in the exposed far southwest. There is also a risk of gales in far northeastern parts. Conditions are expected to gradually turn less unsettled towards the end of the forecast period, especially in the North and West. Often feeling cold, temperatures generally below the mid to late November average throughout, and tending to turn even colder later with an increasing risk of frost. Some hill snow also likely during the period, mainly in the north, and as temperatures drop later some wintry weather may develop in other areas.

Updated: 1214 on Sat 13 Nov 2010

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Friday 19 Nov 2010 to Sunday 28 Nov 2010:
Unsettled across southern parts of the UK to start, with outbreaks of rain and strong winds at times. More settled in the north, but with showers at times, these wintry over the hills. Into the new week northeasterly winds will become prevalent. This will lead to a downward trend in temperatures across the UK with overnight frosts becoming more frequent and northern parts in particular becoming cold. Showers are likely at times, particularly across northern and eastern parts. These will be wintry over high ground, especially in the north, with an increasing chance of some snow to lower levels too. Best of any drier and brighter weather likely across southern and western parts of the UK.

Updated: 1139 on Sun 14 Nov 2010

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Saturday 20 Nov 2010 to Monday 29 Nov 2010:
The south and east will be unsettled with showers or longer spells of rain, heavy at times, this weekend. Some northeastern parts may have hill snow. Elsewhere will be drier and brighter. Windy, especially in the southwest where there is a risk of gales at first. Temperatures normal in the far south but rather cold further north. The first part of next week will be unsettled with further rain or showers, especially in the south, east and northeast. Brighter weather at times in the west. Some hill snow, and perhaps snow to lower levels in the northeast later. Feeling cold next week, temperatures below average. The cold and often unsettled theme then continues through the rest of the period with an increasing risk of snow to the north and east.

Updated: 1138 on Mon 15 Nov 2010

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Sunday 21 Nov 2010 to Tuesday 30 Nov 2010:
A good deal of cloud around this weekend, showers or longer spells of rain affecting southern and eastern parts on Sunday when the far south will also be quite windy. Next week conditions will soon turn colder. Northern and eastern parts in particular will remain unsettled and, at times, windy with showers and hill snow, these showers turning increasingly wintry with a risk of snow to lower levels developing later in the week. Parts of the Midlands and Irish Sea coastal areas also at risk from wintry showers later. Temperatures largely below average for the time of year and feeling cold, especially where conditions are windy. The cold theme then continues into the last week of November, with northern and eastern parts most at risk from wintry weather.

Updated: 1208 on Tue 16 Nov 2010

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Monday 22 Nov 2010 to Wednesday 1 Dec 2010:
Generally unsettled at first with showers, or longer spells of rain, mainly in the east of the UK. It will soon turn colder into next week. Northern and eastern parts in particular will remain unsettled and, at times, windy with showers and hill snow, these showers turning increasingly wintry with a risk of snow to lower levels developing later in the week. Parts of the Midlands and Irish Sea coastal areas also at risk from wintry showers later. Temperatures largely below average for the time of year and feeling cold, especially where conditions are windy. The cold theme then continues through to the beginning of December, with northern and eastern parts most at risk from wintry weather.

Updated: 1151 on Wed 17 Nov 2010

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Tuesday 23 Nov 2010 to Thursday 2 Dec 2010:
A generally unsettled and chilly start with clear or sunny spells in central and western parts, but cloudier with showers in the east, perhaps frequent at first. The showers will be wintry over hills, particularly in the north. It will gradually turn colder through next week with showers turning increasingly wintry to lower levels with a risk of some significant accumulations of snow in northern and eastern parts. Temperatures below average for the time of year with an increasing risk of overnight frost and icy surfaces, especially where skies clear. Feeling cold in the often fresh and mainly northeasterly wind. The cold theme continues into December for most parts, with northern and eastern parts most at risk from wintry weather, although western parts may start to turn less cold.

Updated: 1149 on Thu 18 Nov 2010

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Wednesday 24 Nov 2010 to Friday 3 Dec 2010:
The period will begin cold, with many central and western areas having some bright or sunny spells. Wintry showers will affect eastern areas, particularly along the coast but these will extend inland at times. The showers will start turning to snow even at lower levels at times. During the first weekend, there is a risk of more widespread sleet and snow for a time, with the possibility of some significant accumulations in places. The cold or very cold conditions are likely to continue into the second week, with widespread overnight frosts and the risk of icy surfaces. There is a chance as we move into December that southern and southwestern parts will become more unsettled as rain, sleet and snow try to push up from the south.

Updated: 1148 on Fri 19 Nov 2010

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Thursday 25 Nov 2010 to Saturday 4 Dec 2010:
The period will begin cold, with many central and western areas having some bright or sunny spells. Wintry showers will affect eastern areas, particularly along the coast but these will extend inland at times. The showers will start turning to snow even at lower levels at times. During the first weekend, there is a risk of more widespread sleet and snow for a time, with the possibility of some significant accumulations in places. The cold or very cold conditions are likely to continue into the second week, with widespread overnight frosts and the risk of icy surfaces. There is a chance as we move into December that southern and southwestern parts will become more unsettled as rain, sleet and snow try to push up from the south.

Updated: 1111 on Sat 20 Nov 2010

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Friday 26 Nov 2010 to Sunday 5 Dec 2010:
The period will begin cold or very cold with overnight frost. Wintry showers will affect northern and eastern areas, particularly close to the coast but these will extend inland at times. These showers are likely to fall as snow even at lower levels and could give significant accumulations in places. Best of any brighter weather is likely in the west. The cold or very cold conditions are likely to continue into the first week of December, with widespread overnight frost and the risk of icy surfaces and further snowfall, particularly in eastern parts. However, there is then also a chance that southern and southwestern areas may turn a little less cold but also more unsettled as rain, sleet and snow tries to push up from the south.

Updated: 1123 on Sun 21 Nov 2010

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Saturday 27 Nov 2010 to Monday 6 Dec 2010:
The first weekend will see snow showers anywhere in the UK, but most showers or longer periods of snow will be across eastern areas, with maybe southern areas being affected too. Risk of some significant accumulations, especially on hills. Also clearer spells, more in the west, with widespread frosts. All areas very cold. Continuing windy in places; risk of gales in the northeast. The first part of next week sees further snow showers in the east, with drier and brighter conditions to the west, and still very cold, but perhaps turning less cold in the south later. For the rest of the period it will stay cold with further wintry showers. The south and southwest may be milder at times but with some spells of rain, sleet, or possibly snow.

Updated: 1159 on Mon 22 Nov 2010

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Sunday 28 Nov 2010 to Tuesday 7 Dec 2010:
The end of the first weekend will see snow showers anywhere in the UK, but most showers or longer periods of snow will be across eastern and central areas, with maybe southern areas being affected too. Risk of some significant accumulations, especially on hills. Also clearer spells, more in the west. All areas very cold with frosts and icy roads. Risk of gales in the northeast. Next week sees further snow showers in the east, with drier and brighter conditions to the west, and still very cold, but perhaps turning less cold in the south for a time. For the rest of the period it will stay cold with further wintry showers. The south and southwest may become slightly milder but with some spells of rain, sleet, or possibly snow.

Updated: 1151 on Tue 23 Nov 2010

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