Runcorn (Halton) weather

Headline:

Outbreaks of rain, turning colder with increasing risk of snow.

Today:

Another grey day with further outbreaks of rain, especially during the afternoon, with some heavier bursts across the hills. Turning colder throughout the day with some hill snow developing through the evening, especially in the north. Maximum temperature 7 °C.

Tonight:

Further outbreaks of rain, sleet and snow during the evening, however it will turn somewhat drier across northern counties during the second half of the night. Colder than recent nights. Minimum temperature 1 °C.

Friday:

Outbreaks of rain, sleet and snow clearing south, with sunny spells following during the afternoon. A widespread frost developing during the evening with some icy stretches. Maximum temperature 5 °C.

Outlook for Saturday to Monday:

Drier and brighter on Saturday after a frosty start. Rain and hill snow risk returns on Sunday before temperatures recover. Unsettled on Monday with mixture of sunny spells and showers.

Showers or longer spells of rain are expected as Atlantic low pressure systems dominate in the vicinity of the UK. Some heavy rain is likely in places, probably focussed on western hills, with some snow at times in the north, mainly on high ground. Strong winds are possible at times, especially around coasts. Temperatures will probably be near normal. Later in the period, there is a chance that drier, more settled conditions may begin to develop.

Low confidence in the dominant weather patterns during this period. There are signals for both unsettled conditions, bringing a risk of some heavy rain, but also periods of drier, more settled weather, which may mean colder conditions. The latter, more settled pattern is looking slightly more probable at this stage, especially early in this period.