Issued: 1000hrs Saturday 20th October 2018
Duty forecaster: Garry Nicholson

Colder later in week

After a briefly cool start to the week, the outlook is fairly mild for a few days. Warmest temperatures in the east where it will be often sunny. Most places will be dry all week. Toward next weekend, it is likely to become colder, with a risk of snow showers over the hills in northern Britain.

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Tuesday 23/10/18
High pressure will be centred strongly to the west of the British Isles. Dry for most places, with the best sunshine toward the south and east. Western areas will see more in the way of low cloud. A little rain or drizzle in north-west Scotland. Breezy for northern Britain on the whole, but lighter winds toward the Midlands, south and south-west, where some fog patches are possible in the morning. Fairly mild, especially where sun comes through, 15 to 17C east, but nearer 11 to 13C west.

Wednesday 24/10/18
Little change to a prevailing west to northwesterly pattern around high pressure centred to the west of Ireland. Fog in central and south-western England & Wales, also much of Ireland in the morning, but likely to lift. Some low cloud will be stubborn around western coasts. Sunshine best in the east and south-east. Breezy across Scotland, otherwise winds will be light. Temperatures warmest in the east and south-east, up to 16 to 18C locally. Nearer 11 to 13C north-west.

Thursday 25/10/18
High pressure retreats slowly, but generally fair weather should continue. A west to northwesterly breeze. Variable cloud and sunshine, best in the east. A little rain or drizzle in the far north-west. Fog patches in the morning for central and southern regions. Mild again in the east, highs 13 to 16C.
 

Friday 26/10/18
Indications favour a cooler northwesterly pattern developing toward the weekend, although timing is uncertain. A few showers possible, most likely in the north-west of Britain and Ireland. Sunny spells for many. Highs 10 to 14C.

Saturday 27/10/18
A chilly feel is expected, with northwesterly winds bringing a scattering of showers draped around north facing coasts. Snow over Scottish mountains. Frost overnight where sheltered. Temperatures just 8 to 12C.

Sunday 28/10/18
Staying cool, but generally dry. A few showers locally, wintry over the hills in the north. Sunshine for many. A frost in the morning. Highs 8 to 11C.