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  to the west creates an environment that is frequently cool, dull and wet. However, the Pennines can cause the cloud to break up downwind, meaning warmer days but cooler nights. If low winter temperatures coincide with high winter precipitation, heavy winter snowfall may occur across Kirklees. Snowfall

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  experiences more cloudy, wet and windy weather than regions further east. Some upland areas experience harsh weather whilst coastal and lower lying areas enjoy more favourable conditions. Winter mean daily minimum temperatures vary from 0°C in high parts of north and mid-Wales to 3 or 4°C around the coast

• How long will the cold last?

  Jan 2024 Will the current cold spell last or will we see a return to the wet and windy weather we experienced through the Christmas and new year period? After the unsettled Christmas and New Year period we are now seeing an abrupt change to much colder weather with temperatures below average

• What is the jet stream and how does it affect our weather?

  and making their paths less predictable. These meanders can lead to prolonged periods of wet or dry weather, depending on where the jet stream is positioned. The jet stream can also intensify weather systems. When it flows over an area of low pressure, it can act like a vacuum cleaner, drawing air out

• Relative lack of Spring rainfall triggers water scarcity alert

  back to winter; a season traditionally regarded as a recharge period for the UK’s water supplies. UK rainfall over winter was down compared with average, with only 83% of average rainfall being recorded for the UK. This relative shortfall in a key period fuelled hopes for more rain to come for spring

• Easter weather extremes: the records behind a famously changeable weekend

  , particularly in exposed north‑western areas. While there remains some uncertainty in the finer detail, the overall signal points towards a wet and windy Easter weekend, a reminder that this time of year can deliver a wide range of weather. The Easter weather station record book shows just how

• May Bank Holiday weather extremes

  1 May 2026 The May Bank Holiday often hints at the transition from spring towards summer, but the long-term weather records show that variety is the defining feature. Warm sunshine, heavy rain, strong winds and even late-season snow have all occurred during this period. Looking at the records helps

• Deep dive: Heatwave peaks, eclipse viewing and the continuing search for rain

  , and a season that is increasingly likely to enter the record books. Heat building through midweek High pressure remains the dominant weather feature, continuing to bring settled conditions to much of England and Wales. As this area of high pressure drifts eastwards, winds are turning more southerly

• Met Office deep dive: A gusty Bonfire Night and a typhoon heading towards Vietnam

  and creating waving effects on the lee side. For those planning to head out for bonfire celebrations, the timing and location will be key. A band of rain is expected to move across parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland during the evening, making for a wet start in those areas. However, much of England

• Met Office Deep Dive: Winter arrives early

  to be dominated by a mix of high- and low-pressure systems, with frosty nights during ridges of high pressure and milder conditions when weather systems move through. The trend is for occasional spells of rain, temperatures closer to average, and a mixture of dry and wet days. Looking ahead: Sudden