Thatcham (West Berkshire) weather

Headline:

Grey and blustery Good Friday, showers possible later.

Today:

Grey and cloudy with outbreaks of light rain through the morning, more isolated during the afternoon. Cloud beginning to break up into the evening, with some brighter spells developing. One or two blustery showers possible. Winds remain blustery throughout. Maximum temperature 16 °C.

Tonight:

Evening showers ease away into the night, with a few late bright spells in places. Cloudy skies overnight, although any clear spells could lead to a chilly feel in spots. Minimum temperature 4 °C.

Saturday:

Cloudy through the morning with patchy light rain at times. Drier through the afternoon, with some brighter spells. Winds strengthening later, fresh inland and strong along the coast overnight. Maximum temperature 16 °C.

Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:

Strong winds easing Sunday morning, followed by the odd blustery shower from the west. Sunshine and light winds Monday; breezier Tuesday but staying dry and sunny.

Rather changeable conditions are expected through this period, as a series of Atlantic frontal systems track eastwards across the UK, accompanied by some strong winds at times. These will bring occasional spells of rain or showers, heaviest and most frequent in the west and northwest, with longer drier interludes likely in the south and sheltered eastern areas. Whilst temperatures will be close to average for the period as a whole, there may be opportunities for some short-lived warm spells in the south and east. Conversely, occasional colder interludes in the northwest will bring the chance of some wintry showers, especially to hills, and overnight frost.

It is probable that more blocked, or at least slowly evolving, weather patterns will become increasingly dominant through the middle of the month. Whilst confidence is low, this may result in more settled and drier conditions overall. There may, however, still be some more unsettled interludes at times, especially in the south and southwest. Later in April, the probability of more changeable and unsettled weather increases. Temperatures will probably be around or a little above normal for the period as a whole.