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UK 5 day weather forecast
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Often cloudy with patchy rain and drizzle.
Today:
A mostly cloudy day, with a risk of drizzle and snow grains in the south where cloud is thick enough. Some brighter spells possible in in the north and west, although patchy rain in the far west later. Chilly.
Tonight:
Cloudy for most with patchy rain across western Scotland and Northern Ireland easing by dawn. Turning chilly with some mist and fog, especially under any clear spells.
Monday:
Another cloudy day on Monday with patchy drizzle in England and Wales. Rain in the northwest turning showery, perhaps heavy at times. Some sunny spells for Northern Ireland and Scotland.
Outlook for Tuesday to Thursday:
A rather cloudy outlook with showery rain spreading erratically eastwards. Temperatures generally around average in the north, but chilly further south.
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UK long range weather forecast
The change to much more unsettled conditions will begin on Friday as a deep area of low pressure, which is yet to develop, will be steered towards the UK on a powerful Jet Stream - fuelled by the recent cold spell over North America. A wet and windy few days are likely, with some snow in the north for a time, and then a continuation of these periods of rain followed by showers, often accompanied by strong winds, looks likely for the rest of the month and the start of February. There is the potential for weather warnings or even a named storm at some point. Temperatures at least should recover in most places, ending up a little above average, though admittedly not feeling like it at times.
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The start of February is likely to continue on an unsettled and relatively mild theme, with periods of rain, showers and strong winds, alternating in most parts with short-lived brighter and cooler interludes. Pressure may build across southern areas towards mid-month, which would result in longer drier and more-settled spells here, albeit with an increased chance of overnight fog and frost.
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