Weather and climate change

Headline:

Further rain this week, before turning colder this weekend.

Today:

A cloudy start for many with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. A spell of heavy showery rain will move into the south through the day with brighter spells at times. Outbreaks of rain continuing in the north.

Tonight:

Staying cloudy with further outbreaks of rain. Mild in the south, but chilly in the north, with snow over Scottish hills.

Wednesday:

Staying largely cloudy with outbreaks of rain for most. Fairly windy and cold in the north, but lighter winds and milder in the south.

Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:

Unsettled at first with further outbreaks of rain. Turning colder from Friday with a chance of snow showers, particularly in the north. Dry, cold and sunny for many on Saturday.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC) on Tue 10 Feb 2026

Showers or longer spells of rain are expected as Atlantic low pressure systems dominate in the vicinity of the UK. Some heavy rain is likely in places, probably focussed on western hills, with some snow at times in the north, mainly on high ground. Strong winds are possible at times, especially around coasts. Temperatures will probably be near normal. Later in the period, there is a chance that drier, more settled conditions may begin to develop.

Updated: 14:00 (UTC) on Tue 10 Feb 2026

Broadly changeable conditions are expected across the UK during this period. Low pressure systems will probably dominate, meaning showers or longer spells of rain, heavy at times, for much of the UK, and still the chance of some hill snow in the north. Some drier interludes are likely, though it must be said, flooding impacts remain possible given recent very wet weather. Windy conditions look probable from time to time. Temperatures probably close to or a little above average overall, with a reduced chance, compared to earlier thinking, of a late season prolonged cold spell.

Updated: 15:00 (UTC) on Mon 9 Feb 2026