Wales weather

Headline:

Storm Darrgah to bring wet and windy conditions.

Today:

A chilly but dry start to the day with hazy sunshine and light winds. Turning increasingly wet and windy as Storm Darragh arrives through afternoon and evening. Maximum temperature 10 °C.

Tonight:

Outbreaks of rain, heavy at times will move east overnight, as winds continue to strengthen with gales and later severe gales develop near coasts, as Storm Darragh arrives. Mild Minimum temperature 5 °C.

Saturday:

Heavy rain continues throughout the day, though easing into the evening. Strong winds continue, particularly along the coasts. Maximum temperature 10 °C.

Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:

Turning colder on Sunday with showers and blustery winds gradually easing. Monday could see the odd shower but overall, a much more settled day. Tuesday will be dry and bright.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC) on Fri 6 Dec 2024

High pressure looks like dominating the UK's weather at first, bringing plenty of dry but rather cold weather. Cloud amounts will be variable, but some clear or sunny spells are likely. Overnight frosts along with fog patches are probable for some regions, with the fog being slow to clear. Later next week or next weekend, conditions may turn more unsettled for a while, with a chance of stronger winds and some rain moving southeast. Through to the end of this period, there is an increased chance of spells of wetter and windier weather returning, these more likely towards the north with southern areas having a better chance of more prolonged drier, settled weather. Temperatures varying around average with both some colder and milder spells likely through this period.

Updated: 14:00 (UTC) on Thu 5 Dec 2024

Mainly unsettled conditions appear likely for most, with spells of wind and rain followed by showers affecting most areas but especially towards the north or northwest. Some sleet and snow is also possible at times, especially on high ground in the north. However, there are also some signs that more settled conditions are possible at times, these perhaps most likely across the south late in December or into early January. Temperatures are likely to be around average overall, with any more settled interludes bringing a risk of frost and fog.

Updated: 15:00 (UTC) on Thu 5 Dec 2024