Devon Snow Wardens
Thank you for your support so far this winter.
We have had a fairly mild winter service period so far, with the exception of the last week in November whereby Devon County Council conducted 250 gritting runs covering over 27,000 kms.
The rest of this week looks to remain mild with a considerable change on Monday (20 Dec 21), when we can expected much lower temperatures with icy and frosty conditions overnight and first thing in the mornings.
Short term weather forecasts
South West England forecast (16-19th Dec)
Thursday : another largely cloudy day but brighter breaks possibly developing to the west of Dartmoor and Exmoor in the afternoon. Predominantly dry but feeling a touch less mild than of late. Maximum temperature 10 °C.
Outlook for Friday to Sunday: largely settled into the weekend, but on the cloudy side with limited bright spells in the afternoon. Risk of morning fog under overnight cloud breaks. Feeling slightly cooler.
Updated: 16:00 (UTC) on Wed 15 Dec 2021
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UK long range weather forecasts
Monday 20 Dec Wednesday 29 Dec:
At the start of this period it will be settled and predominantly dry with large amounts of cloud, though cloud may well be thick enough for the odd spot of drizzle at times. In general, cloud amounts will tend to reduce with time, with a corresponding increase in the risk of overnight fog and frost, which may be slow to clear by day in some areas. Towards the middle of the period, there is an increasing chance of more unsettled and windier weather affecting the UK, with rain, and perhaps snow, possible for some places. Temperatures will generally be near to below normal, perhaps rather cold in the south, feeling chilly where any fog persists, and locally mild in the north and northwest.
Updated: 14:00 (UTC) on Wed 15 Dec 2021
Thursday 30 Dec – Thursday 13 Jan:
It is likely to remain settled for the final week of 2021, with overnight frost and fog likely in places as we head towards the New Year. Any unsettled spells are most likely for the northwest, with occasional stronger winds, and some showers or longer spells of rain and potential for areas of snow. Temperatures are expected to be around average, but milder in the north, and colder in the south at times, where frost is most likely. Heading deeper into January there is expected to be a gradual shift towards more changeable conditions, especially in the northwest, and turning milder again too.
Updated: 15:00 (UTC) on Weds 15 Dec 2021
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