Uk Weather Forecast Milder Temperatures as Rain and Flood Warnings Persist
The uk weather forecast milder temperatures predicts daytime highs of 10–14C across many parts of the country this weekend, ending a short spell of frost, ice and hill snow. Heavy, Atlantic-driven rain will accompany the milder air, keeping a flood risk in place.
Uk Weather Forecast Milder Temperatures: daytime highs of 10–14C and milder nights
Forecasters say the blocked pattern that brought recent wintry weather is being pushed away, allowing south‑westerly winds to lift temperatures. Daytime values are expected to reach 10–14 Celsius (50–57F) in many regions over the weekend and into next week, while night‑time lows should fall to around 5–9 Celsius (41–48F), sharply reducing the risk of frost.
Recent days had seen daytime temperatures typically around 4–5C and overnight lows as cold as minus 9C in parts of Scotland. The change will feel marked: forecasts note temperatures could jump by up to 10C from Friday onwards as the cold high pressure over Scandinavia retreats and the jet stream shifts north.
Rain and flood warnings concentrated over western hills
The milder air will not arrive dry. Heaviest rain is expected over western hills, and the persistence of downpours has already led to widespread flooding. On Friday afternoon, more than 60 flood warnings remained in force in England, with particular concern around rivers such as the Avon and Severn in their respective catchments.
Parts of Cornwall have recorded exceptionally long stretches of rain this winter, with one area seeing 50 consecutive days of rain. Wet ground and saturated rivers mean bouts of heavy rain from incoming Atlantic systems will increase the danger of further flooding in low‑lying and riverine areas.
A short break from wintry conditions and what comes next
While some forecasts suggest slightly higher peak readings later in the weekend, the main consensus in this set of forecasts places daytime temperatures in the early to mid‑teens and a reduction in widespread frost. Maximum temperatures this weekend are expected to be higher than the average for mid‑February, and milder conditions are likely to stick around for the next week or so.
There are regional contrasts: eastern England and eastern Scotland are forecast to see drier spells at times, while Northern Ireland and parts of western Scotland face the highest rainfall totals. The unusual cold start to the year has left Scotland waiting longer than usual for a 12C day, a run not seen since the mid‑1980s.
Forecasters emphasise that the milder spell will bring both relief from ice and snow and renewed wetness for flood‑prone areas. The immediate outlook remains focused on weekend temperatures of 10–14C across many parts of the country and an ongoing watch for heavy rain and flood warnings as Atlantic systems continue to cross the region.
