Meltham (West Yorkshire) weather

Headline:

Bright or sunny spells at first. Rain moving southeastwards later.

Today:

A rather cloudy start with some drizzle on western hills. The cloud breaking up to give some bright or sunny spells, especially in the east. A band of rain will reach northern parts by late-afternoon, moving southeastwards. Windy. Staying mild. Maximum temperature 14 °C.

Tonight:

A band of rain will clear southeastwards by evening, with some scattered showers following on behind. Becoming dry with clear periods overnight. A touch of frost possible in rural spots. Minimum temperature -1 °C.

Thursday:

After a chilly start, it will be a dry day with variable amounts of cloud and bright or sunny spells for many. Feeling cooler compared to previous days. Light winds. Maximum temperature 11 °C.

Outlook for Friday to Sunday:

Unsettled with an increasing likelihood of wet and windy conditions on Friday and into the weekend. Risk of gales on Saturday. Cooler and brighter with blustery showers Sunday.

It is increasingly likely that unsettled conditions will affect the UK over the Easter Holiday weekend, with the potential for strong winds and heavy rain at times. The wettest and windiest weather is more likely towards the west and north of the country. Beyond Easter, a broad northwest-southeast split is most likely, though the extent of high pressure into southern areas is unclear. That said, northern and western parts are more likely to remain rather unsettled overall, with further spells of wind and rain, and areas further southeast should see the best of the drier, clearer interludes. Temperatures probably fairly close to average overall, but occasional warmer spells are possible in the south and east.

The broad northwest-southeast split is likely to continue to begin this period. However, it is probable that more blocked weather patterns will become increasingly dominant through the middle of the month. This is likely to mean 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, which is likely to be more widespread than the middle of the month. Temperatures will probably be around or a little above normal, but some warmer days are likely where light winds and sunshine combine.