Met office update

UK Outlook for Sunday 24 Apr 2016 to Tuesday 3 May 2016:

All parts will become cold by the start of next week, with temperatures well below normal for the end of April and overnight frosts. There should be some sunny spells, but occasional showers are also expected. These probably heaviest and most frequent in the north and northeast, with sleet or snow over high ground and possibly down to low levels at times. An area of thicker cloud and more widespread rain could move southwestwards across the country during Sunday. Cold conditions are expected to continue through the rest of next week and into the start of May. Sunny spells and occasional showers are expected, with perhaps some longer periods of rain. These are likely to turn to sleet or snow on high ground, and perhaps to low levels at times.

UK Outlook for Wednesday 4 May 2016 to Wednesday 18 May 2016:

Cold weather is expected to continue into the start of May with overnight frosts. There will be some sunny spells, but also occasional showers or longer spells of rain. These are likely to turn to sleet or snow over high ground, and perhaps to lower levels at times, particularly in the north. Towards the middle of May it is likely that temperatures will return to normal, although the weather is expected to remain rather changeable.

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast 

Met office update

UK Outlook for Monday 25 Apr 2016 to Wednesday 4 May 2016:

An unseasonably cold northerly flow of air is expected throughout next week, between high pressure to the west and low pressure to the east of the United Kingdom. A mix of sunshine and scattered showers can be expected throughout the week, and often accompanied by a brisk northerly breeze. The showers occasionally falling as sleet or snow, especially on higher ground, though most prevalent towards the north and east of the country. In comparison, the weather should be a good deal drier and sunnier in the south and west. Temperatures well below average throughout, with widespread frost at night, though out of the wind it shouldn't feel too bad when the sun's out. Similar conditions can be expected beyond next weekend, though probably turning less cold.

UK Outlook for Thursday 5 May 2016 to Thursday 19 May 2016:

A gradual warming trend appears the most likely scenario at this stage, with weather systems making more inroads from the Atlantic. So after a rather cold and showery start with night-time frost, we are likely to see a change to more unsettled weather with recovering temperatures. The weather probably most unsettled towards the north and west of the country.

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast 

Met office update

UK Outlook for Tuesday 26 Apr 2016 to Thursday 5 May 2016:

An unseasonably cold northerly airflow is expected throughout next week. This will bring a mix of sunshine and showers, often accompanied by a brisk northerly wind. The showers, most frequent in the north and east, will fall as snow on high ground and to low levels at times, particularly around midweek, with accumulations possible overnight. The weather should be a good deal drier and sunnier in the south and west, although a few showers are still expected here. Temperatures well below average throughout, with widespread frost at night, but not feeling too cold out of the wind in the afternoon sunshine. Into the following week daytime temperatures are likely to recover to nearer normal, with fewer showers, but overnight frosts can still be expected in places.

UK Outlook for Friday 6 May 2016 to Friday 20 May 2016:

It seems most likely that weather systems will start making more inroads from the Atlantic through this period. With this we would likely see a change to more unsettled weather, with near average temperatures both by day and night. The weather will probably be most unsettled towards the north and west of the country, with the longest drier and brighter spells towards the south and east.

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcpvn15h9#?fcTime=1461283200 

Met office update

UK Outlook for Wednesday 27 Apr 2016 to Friday 6 May 2016:

It is expected to remain cold for the rest of next week, with a mix of sunshine and showers, often accompanied by a brisk northerly wind. The showers, most frequent in the north, will fall as snow on high ground and to low levels at times, with accumulations possible overnight. The weather should be drier and sunnier in the south, although some showers are still expected here. Temperatures well below average, with widespread frost at night, but not feeling too cold out of the wind in the afternoon sunshine. Over the weekend and into the following week temperatures are likely to recover to nearer normal, with unsettled conditions prevailing towards the northwest, but more in the way of drier and brighter weather in the southeast.

UK Outlook for Saturday 7 May 2016 to Saturday 21 May 2016:

It seems most likely that weather systems will continue to make inroads from the Atlantic through this period. We would therefore generally expect unsettled conditions, with near average temperatures both by day and night. The northwest of the country will probably see the wettest and windiest weather, with the longest drier and brighter spells towards the southeast.

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast 

Met office update

UK Outlook for Thursday 28 Apr 2016 to Saturday 7 May 2016:

It is expected to remain cold for the start of this period, with a mix of sunshine and showers, often accompanied by a brisk northerly wind. The showers, most frequent in the north and perhaps merging into a longer spell of rain, will fall as snow on high ground and to low levels at times, with settling snow possible overnight. The weather should be generally drier and sunnier in the south, although still with some showers. Below average temperatures, with frost overnight, but not feeling too cold out of the wind in afternoon sunshine. Into May, temperatures are likely to be nearer normal, with unsettled conditions perhaps prevailing for the west or northwest and more in the way of drier and brighter weather in the east or southeast.

UK Outlook for Sunday 8 May 2016 to Sunday 22 May 2016:

This period currently looks rather uncertain, although the most likely scenario currently is for areas of low pressure to move in from the Atlantic, generally to the northwest of the UK. This means that the most unsettled weather is likely in the northwest with showers, or longer spells of rain, interspersed by shorter, drier and sunnier periods. The southeast, however, should see longer, drier, sunnier periods with shorter spells of rain or showers. Temperatures look most likely to be around average for the time of year, so, unlike the end of April, snow and overnight frost will become increasingly unlikely and confined only to the hills of the far north.

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast 

UK Outlook for Friday 29 Apr 2016 to Sunday 8 May 2016:

It is expected to remain cold and unsettled for much of this period, with a mix of sunshine and showers, often accompanied by brisk winds. Some showers likely to be heavy with a risk of hail, and perhaps merging into longer spells of rain at times. The showers may also be wintry in the north, mainly over higher ground but perhaps also to low levels at times with a chance of overnight accumulations. Temperatures will be below average, with frost overnight, but not feeling too cold out of the wind in afternoon sunshine. Towards the end of the period, temperatures may recover nearer normal, but unsettled conditions likely to continue for the north and northwest, with more in the way of drier and brighter weather in the south and southeast.

UK Outlook for Sunday 8 May 2016 to Sunday 22 May 2016:

This period currently looks rather uncertain, although the most likely scenario currently is for areas of low pressure to move in from the Atlantic, generally to the northwest of the UK. This means that the most unsettled weather is likely in the northwest with showers, or longer spells of rain, interspersed by shorter, drier and sunnier periods. The southeast, however, should see longer, drier, sunnier periods with shorter spells of rain or showers. Temperatures look most likely to be around average for the time of year, so, unlike the end of April, snow and overnight frost will become increasingly unlikely and confined only to the hills of the far north.

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast 

BBC monthly outlook

Monday 25 April—Sunday 1 May
Are we sure it's spring?

It will be a cold and blustery start to the working week with frequent showers made up of rain, sleet, hail and even snow. Gales will affect northern and north-eastern coastal areas and daytime temperatures will only reach something akin to early March rather than late April. There will be some quieter conditions overnight and a frost to greet many of us for Tuesday morning. During Tuesday and Wednesday we will import even colder air and we will hang on to some very blustery conditions with the continuation of wintry showers. It will be less windy for most of us on Thursday and Friday but we are likely to see outbreaks of rain with the possibility of some snow mixed in. Heading into the weekend unsettled conditions look likely to dominate and temperatures look set to remain below average.

Monday 2 May—Sunday 8 May
Is there a change afoot?

The pressure pattern looks set to change and this will lead to a subtle shift in wind direction. Weather systems will have more of an Atlantic influence, rather than a straight northerly influence, and this will mean that by day temperatures will slowly become less cold and eastern areas will at times see temperatures creep above normal. However, on balance the UK average temperature is likely to fall below average for this time of year. We are expecting to see weather systems to affect the whole of the UK with everyone at some point seeing outbreaks of rain pushing through with the continued risk of Scotland seeing some snow over the mountains.

Monday 9 May—Sunday 12 June
Remaining changeable.

The trend in the longer term pattern appears to continue with the unsettled theme. What does this mean? It means we are expecting to continue to see a changeable weather set up with western areas being the main focus of the rain. The wind direction is likely to mainly have a westerly component which will allow temperatures to recover to where we would expect for this time in May.

Next week

With summer on the horizon, is there any sign of summer?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2635167#outlook 

Met office update

UK Outlook for Saturday 30 Apr 2016 to Monday 9 May 2016:

It is expected to remain rather cold and unsettled over the weekend, although less cold than this week is likely to be, with a mix of sunshine and showers, often accompanied by brisk winds. Some showers likely to be heavy with a risk of hail, and perhaps merging into longer spells of rain at times. The showers may also be wintry in the north, mainly over higher ground, and there is a risk of overnight frost where skies remain clear. Through next week temperatures are likely to return to nearer normal, with some drier and brighter weather developing, especially in the south, however some rain is still likely at times, particularly northern areas. More unsettled conditions may return country-wide later in the period.

UK Outlook for Tuesday 10 May 2016 to Tuesday 24 May 2016:

The weather through this period currently looks very uncertain, although the most likely scenario is for areas of low pressure to dominate over the UK, bringing unsettled and changeable conditions to most parts. Showers or longer spells of rain will affect most places at times, perhaps most frequently in northern and western areas, but there will also be some drier, sunnier weather too, this perhaps prevalent over the south and east. Temperatures are likely to average out near normal, feeling warm on the sunnier days, and cool in the cloudy and wet spells. Overnight frosts are unlikely for most.

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast 

A week on since my last comment in here and I'm still saying about how more patience will be required when it comes to wanting any kind of warm weather. But then again, anything has to be more seasonal when compared to the current 9 C under overcast skies!

---

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/warnings/?tab=warnings®ionName=gr 

---

Met office update

UK Outlook for Sunday 1 May 2016 to Tuesday 10 May 2016:

It is expected to remain on the cold side for the start of May, although less cold than this week is likely to be. It will generally remain unsettled with many areas seeing a mix of sunshine and showers, these still wintry over some hills, and often accompanied by brisk winds. By the end of Bank Holiday Monday we could see a spell of wet and very windy weather moving over the UK, perhaps giving gales in the northwest. Conditions are then likely to remain changeable in the north, but drier and more settled in the south. Temperatures will start generally below average on the whole, with some overnight frosts still possible, especially in the north. We will see an upwards trend in temperatures as we head further into May.

UK Outlook for Wednesday 11 May 2016 to Wednesday 25 May 2016:

There are uncertainties in conditions for the second half of May, although the most likely scenario is for northwestern parts to have more in the way of unsettled weather with showers, merging into longer spells of rain at times, and some brightness. Southeastern parts look to see the best of the drier and brighter conditions, though some rain is still possible here. Temperatures are likely to stay near, or just below average, but it will feel warm on the sunnier days, especially in the south.

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast 

Met office update

UK Outlook for Monday 2 May 2016 to Wednesday 11 May 2016:

Bank Holiday Monday is expected to be cloudy and windy with outbreaks of rain. These are likely to be heaviest and most persistent in the north and west, where there is also a risk of gales. The rain should clear eastwards to be followed by sunshine and showers on Tuesday. The second half of next week through to the middle of May is expected to be changeable with showers or longer spells of rain, interspersed with some dry and bright interludes. The rain being heaviest and most persistent in the northwest, with the chance of high pressure building across the south giving a mainly dry and sunnier spell. Temperatures probably near average, perhaps warm in the south.

UK Outlook for Thursday 12 May 2016 to Thursday 26 May 2016:

There are uncertainties in conditions for the second half of May, although the most likely scenario is for northwestern parts to have more in the way of unsettled weather with showers, merging into longer spells of rain at times, and some brightness. Southeastern parts look to see the best of the drier and brighter conditions, particularly at the start of this period. Temperatures are likely to stay near, or just below average, but it will feel warm on the sunnier days, especially in the south.

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast 

Met office update

UK Outlook for Tuesday 3 May 2016 to Thursday 12 May 2016:

A mix of sunshine and blustery showers is expected on Tuesday, this clearing to persistent rain across northern and western parts on Wednesday and drier, brighter conditions further south. These unsettled conditions are likely to continue through the week and into the weekend with showers or longer spells of rain across northern and northwestern parts though some brief drier, brighter spells here. Southern and eastern parts still perhaps seeing more in the way of sunnier, warmer weather though still a risk of some rain at times. Into the following week, similar conditions continuing though decent dry periods likely too. Temperatures close to average for most, perhaps a little below at times still in the north and northwest and warmest in the south and southeast so feeling warmer than of late.

UK Outlook for Friday 13 May 2016 to Friday 27 May 2016:

Through the second half of May, the most likely scenario is for more unsettled weather across western and northwestern parts with showers or longer spells of rain though some brighter spells too. Southern and southeastern parts should see the best of the drier, brighter conditions, mainly through the start of the period, though perhaps a risk of rain later on. Temperatures are likely to stay near average, but it will feel warm on the sunnier days, especially in the south.

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast 

Met office update

UK Outlook for Wednesday 4 May 2016 to Friday 13 May 2016:

A north-south split is expected on Wednesday and Thursday, with strong winds, showers and longer spells of rain in the north and drier and sunnier conditions in the south. These conditions are likely to continue into the weekend with spells of rain and brief drier, brighter interludes in the northwest. Southern and eastern parts seeing the best of the settled conditions, but still a risk of seeing showery, thundery conditions spreading in at times. Some uncertainty into the following week, though similar conditions likely to continue. Temperatures close to average for most, perhaps a little below at first still in the north and warmest in the south and southeast so feeling warmer than of late.

UK Outlook for Saturday 14 May 2016 to Saturday 28 May 2016:

Through the second half of May, the most likely scenario is for unsettled weather across western and northwestern parts to continue, with showers or longer spells of rain but also some bright or sunny spells too. Although the best of any drier and brighter weather should be across southern and southeastern parts, there still remains a risk of rain or showers at times. Temperatures are likely to stay near average, but it will feel warm on the sunnier days, especially in the south.

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast

Met office update

UK Outlook for Thursday 5 May 2016 to Saturday 14 May 2016:

A north-south split is expected on Thursday and Friday, with brisk winds, showers or longer spells of rain in the north and drier, sunnier and much warmer conditions in the south. Through the weekend and next week, occasional spells of rain and drier, brighter interludes are expected for the west and southwest. Eastern and northeastern parts are likely to see plenty of dry and bright weather, but with a risk of thundery showers in southern parts at times. Overall, temperatures are expected to be near or a little above average, but the north may see temperatures a little below average at first. In the south temperatures may be well above average at times, giving a much warmer feel than of late.

UK Outlook for Sunday 15 May 2016 to Sunday 29 May 2016:

Through the second half of May, the most likely scenario is for unsettled weather across western parts, with showers or longer spells of rain but also some bright or sunny spells too. The best of the drier and brighter weather should be across the east, but there remains a risk of rain or perhaps thundery showers at times. Temperatures are likely to be close to or a little above average, particularly at first, so it will feel warm on the sunnier days, especially in the southeast.

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast 

Met office update

UK Outlook for Friday 6 May 2016 to Sunday 15 May 2016:

Friday will be mainly dry, bright and relatively warm away from the far northwest where cooler, breezy and showery weather is expected. Later on Friday and into the weekend a change towards more unsettled conditions will occur as thundery showers move up from the south, affecting southwestern parts initially, before extending to remaining parts of the country through the weekend. Eastern and northeastern parts will keep the fine weather for the longest, however mist may develop around some coasts. Unsettled conditions will then continue through the new week, with most places seeing showers or longer spells of rain at times. Drier, brighter weather will separate the rain, and it should feel fairly warm on these days with temperatures slightly above normal. There's a continued risk of mist around eastern coasts.

UK Outlook for Monday 16 May 2016 to Monday 30 May 2016:

Through the second half of May, the most likely scenario is for unsettled weather to persist across all areas at first. Showers or longer spells of rain will be interspersed with some drier and brighter spells. Despite the unsettled nature of the weather, temperatures are likely to be near or above average with some warm days likely in any sunshine. Later in the month a subtle change in the weather pattern may lead to cooler and more unsettled conditions across northern and western parts while southern and eastern areas could see longer dry periods develop and warmer temperatures at times.

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast 

Bring on the warmth..

---

BBC monthly outlook

Monday 2 May—Sunday 8 May
Some signs of summer!?

On Monday, the south east will start off on a damp note as rain moves south-eastwards. Behind the rain there will be sunshine and scattered showers but the showers will be mainly focused across the western half of the UK. We'll see sunny spells and some further showers during Tuesday and Wednesday and, as our winds will be westerly, we will see day on day improvement in temperatures. A mainly dry day on Thursday with temperatures approaching the mid-teens in the north and near twenties in the south, although Northern Ireland and the far north west of Scotland will be breezier with patchy rain. Dry and warmer for much of the UK on Friday as our winds start to become southerly. This will draw warmer air from the continent and and while most of the country will see temperatures in the mid-teens, the south may see temperatures closer to twenty Celsius. As we head into next weekend, the southerly influence will mean there is a risk of drawing thundery showers across the southern half of the UK. There is still a lot of model discrepancy as to what will happen across the northern half of the UK, but, at the time of writing, it looks there will be the risk of showers continuing to travel northwards.

Monday 9 May—Sunday 15 May
Have we finally said farewell to winter?

As we head into the second week of May, our computers models are emerging with a pattern of south or south-easterly wind direction. This can lead to quite a varied weather pattern from unsettled with showers and rain to dry and fine conditions. What this wind direction also indicates is that there will be rather warm conditions in the south at times, with this warmer air sometimes extending northwards across the rest of the UK.

Monday 16 May—Sunday 29 May
A northwest / southeast split?

Towards the end of May it is no surprise to know at this extended range there is quite a variety of weather patterns emerging from the various computer models. At this stage, the dominant wind direction is expected to be from the west or southwest, which would indicate lower pressure to the north and west of the UK and higher pressure to the south and east of the UK, the latter being where we are most likely to see the driest and at times warmest conditions.

Next week

So will this signal for a divide continue as we head into summer?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2635167#outlook 

Met office update

UK Outlook for Saturday 7 May 2016 to Monday 16 May 2016:

During the weekend a gradual change to more unsettled conditions is likely. On Saturday a band of heavy, thundery showers are expected to move up from the south, affecting south-western parts initially, before extending to most remaining parts of the country through the weekend. North-eastern parts will keep the fine weather for the longest, however mist, fog or low cloud may develop around the coasts at times. Changeable conditions will then continue through next week, with most places seeing showers or longer spells of rain at times. Drier, brighter weather will separate the wetter spells, and it should feel fairly warm on these days with temperatures slightly above normal. There's a continued risk of mist around eastern coasts.

UK Outlook for Tuesday 17 May 2016 to Tuesday 31 May 2016:

Through the second half of May, the most likely scenario is for mixed conditions to persist across all areas at first. Showers or longer spells of rain will be interspersed with some drier and brighter spells. Despite this, temperatures are likely to be near or above average with some warm days likely in any sunshine. Later in the month a subtle change in the weather pattern may lead to cooler and more unsettled conditions across northern and western parts while southern and eastern areas could see longer dry periods develop and warmer temperatures at times.

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast 

I know the national forecasts concentrate the headlines on England and Wales because 'that's where everybody lives'. To give a general message about the coming week becoming warm and sunny though is very inaccurate for large population areas like Newcastle, Edinburgh and Aberdeen. A simple addition to the general message that Northeast England and Eastern Scotland will remain cool and dull would suffice!!

---

the same could be said in the winter when they talk of freezing cold northerlies... They always leave out that southern and southwest populated areas won't experience the "cold"

Met office update

UK Outlook for Sunday 8 May 2016 to Tuesday 17 May 2016:

Rain across north-western parts on Sunday will clear through the day. Otherwise it is expected to be generally dry and warm or locally very warm with sunny spells into next week though a few isolated thunderstorms are possible each afternoon, mainly across England and Wales. There is also the chance of more persistent rain running into southern parts at times. Some eastern coastal areas may see more in the way of cloud and mist and so will feel cooler. During the weekend of the 14th and 15th and into the following week a change in conditions looks likely with temperatures falling nearer to normal and more in the way of cloud and rain for north-western parts. Conversely southern and southeastern parts may then see the best of the drier weather.

UK Outlook for Wednesday 18 May 2016 to Wednesday 1 Jun 2016:

At the start of this period we are likely to be seeing showers or longer spells of rain primarily affecting north-western parts but still interspersed with some drier and brighter spells. Southern and particularly southeastern parts are likely to be seeing the best of conditions though even here some rain is likely at times. Temperatures are likely to be near average overall, particularly in the northwest, but with some warm and sunny days likely.

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast 

Met office update

UK Outlook for Monday 9 May 2016 to Wednesday 18 May 2016:

Most parts will very warm with some good sunny spells on Monday and Tuesday, although some heavy and thundery showers may affect the southwest, with a small risk of these showers developing elsewhere. Fog in the North Sea may also come onshore onto eastern coasts at times. Through the second half of next week northern parts are likely to become mainly dry, although thundery showers, or longer spells of rain may affect the south at times. Sea fog could continue to affect some eastern coasts Mainly dry and settled weather is then expected through to the middle of May with above average temperatures at first, although temperatures could return to near normal later, with perhaps more changeable weather spreading into the northwest.

UK Outlook for Thursday 19 May 2016 to Thursday 2 Jun 2016:

There is some uncertainty through this period but the most likely scenario is for mainly dry weather with sunny spells to persist in the south and east. More changeable weather is expected in the north and west with showers or longer spells of rain, interspersed by some drier and brighter conditions. Temperatures are likely to be near normal, though perhaps becoming warm later towards the southeast.

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast 

Met office update

UK Outlook for Tuesday 10 May 2016 to Thursday 19 May 2016:

Northern and central parts should be mainly dry with sunny spells through to next weekend, although isolated thundery showers may develop during the afternoons. Further south it is likely to be more unsettled with occasional outbreaks of rain which could be heavy and thundery at times. Sea fog may also form in the North Sea which could spread into eastern coastal districts at times, although this threat should diminish towards the weekend. Temperatures will be generally warm or very warm, but near normal at times in the wetter south. Over next weekend and through to the end of the period all parts are expected to become mainly dry with temperatures returning to near normal. However, more unsettled conditions could spread into the northwest later.

UK Outlook for Friday 20 May 2016 to Friday 3 Jun 2016:

There is some uncertainty through this period but the most likely scenario is for mainly dry weather with sunny spells to persist in the south and east. More changeable weather is expected in the north and west with showers or longer spells of rain, interspersed by some drier and brighter conditions. Towards the end of May and into the start of June there are weak signals that the mainly dry and settled weather in the south will spread northwards into other parts of the country. Temperatures are likely to be near normal, though perhaps becoming warm later towards the southeast.

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast