Amber warning issued as cold weather continues
An Amber warning for snow has been issued, with a number of other warnings also in force with snow and ice on the way for some.
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Turning much colder this week.
Partly cloudy to start, especially in the east, though likely dry and increasingly clear for most overnight. Very cold with temperatures falling below freezing and a moderate breeze persisting. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
Staying very cold and breezy Thursday with the threat of a wintry shower in the east and a generally cloudier day for many. Maximum temperature 4 °C.
Very cold overnight into Friday but becoming drier. Rain into Saturday bringing more unsettled but generally milder conditions by Sunday.
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Unsettled at first with low pressure, to the east, only very slow clearing. This bringing cloud and outbreaks of rain to many areas, accompanied by strong winds and coastal gales. These more unsettled conditions will probably become increasingly confined to the east, whilst showers in the far north are increasingly likely to turn to sleet and snow. A more settled interlude is possible mid-next week, which may be brief or could last a few days, before a trend towards more changeable conditions associated with Atlantic weather systems. Towards the end of the period, an increasing chance of more settled spells. Temperatures overall likely to be a little below average, with further overnight frosts in settled spells.
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There is an increased chance of settled spells developing during early December, bringing more in the way of dry weather, light winds, and increased risk of overnight fog and frosts. This is associated with more frequent high pressure which will probably never be too far away to the north. Whilst spells of wind/rain still remain possible, they are likely to be less frequent than usual at first, but a steady increase in periods of unsettled weather across southern areas in particular seems likely as the period progresses. Overall, above average temperatures are slightly more likely, but colder spells, especially at first and in the north, could still occur. One or more spells of snow cannot be ruled out, should weather systems arriving from the south, push north into colder air.
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