Summary
Forecasters in the UK predict a change in weather with colder temperatures expected at the end of January and beginning of February. The UK will initially experience wet and windy weather before colder air potentially brings sleet and snow. The Met Office has issued various weather warnings for wind and rain leading up to the colder spell.
Key Facts
- The UK is expected to see colder weather at the end of January and early February.
- There will be a mix of cold air from the east and milder air from the west.
- Wet and windy conditions will occur before colder weather sets in.
- The Met Office issued weather warnings, including for wind in south-west England and heavy rain in eastern Scotland.
- Colder weather and possible snow are expected mainly in northern areas like Scotland.
- Temperatures are expected to drop below average by late January.
- There is uncertainty in predicting exact details of snow due to changing temperatures.
- The UK's position between cold and mild air contributes to unpredictable weather patterns.
