Weather and climate change

Headline:

Fog patches tonight, particularly in the south.

This Evening and Tonight:

Remaining cloudy with further spells of rain across parts of the north and west. Clear spells elsewhere allowing some mist and fog to develop, especially across southern England.

Wednesday:

Further spells of rain across Scotland, Northern Ireland, and parts of Wales and northern England. Elsewhere, early fog clearing leading to a very mild day with plenty of sunshine.

Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:

An unsettled end to the week,with showers and occasional longer spells of rain for all areas, though probably most frequent in the west. Temperatures returning to nearer average.

Updated: 16:00 (UTC) on Tue 24 Feb 2026

Changeable conditions are expected, with Atlantic frontal systems spreading across the UK, interspersed with drier and brighter interludes. Rainfall will typically be heaviest in the northwest, with much less reaching sheltered eastern areas. Some parts of the southeast may be largely fine. Across high ground in the north, some snow is possible at times. Winds will probably be strong at times, with a risk of gales. Temperatures are likely to be near to or slightly above average.

Updated: 14:00 (UTC) on Tue 24 Feb 2026

Changeable conditions will probably continue to dominate during this period, with Atlantic frontal systems spreading across the UK. These will bring spells of rain and perhaps strong winds, with the wettest conditions in the northwest, whilst the southeast will likely be driest. Temperatures are likely to be near to or slightly above normal overall. It is possible that longer spells of dry weather occur later in the month as more blocked pattern could develop, which could lead to some colder conditions too.

Updated: 15:00 (UTC) on Tue 24 Feb 2026