Tuesday (10th Feb):
A dull, wet sort of day overall, with rain and drizzle around and the odd mist/fog patch lingering. Temperatures remain on the mild side for February.
Wednesday (11th Feb):
Still mostly cloudy, with patchy rain or showers and only limited brighter breaks. Another day where it’s worth keeping the rain jacket and umbrella handy.
Thursday (12th Feb):
Cloud dominates again, with outbreaks of rain/drizzle possible. Through the day it’s cool rather than cold, but the more important change is what happens after dark.
Thursday night (12th Feb) into early Friday:
This is the key window for icy conditions. As clearer spells develop and colder air feeds down, temperatures are likely to dip close to, or below, freezing in places, allowing frost and ice to form on untreated surfaces. Take extra care on footpaths, bridges and shaded back roads.
Friday (13th Feb):
A brighter, colder day for many, and in general drier than earlier in the week. A few showers may drift down, and on higher ground, they could turn a bit wintry at times. Daytime highs stay low, and the night looks cold again.
Saturday (14th Feb):
Expect a very cold start with a continued frost/ice risk early on, (especially if you’ve forgotten what day it is and you’re sprinting to the shop for a “definitely-planned-in-advance” bunch of flowers. At least keep the love warm). Conditions will then turn wetter and breezier as the day goes on, with rain pushing in from the west later, meaning it can feel like two seasons in one day.
Sunday (15th Feb):
More unsettled, with cloud and showers around (often earlier in the day), with temperatures lifting back up compared with Friday/Saturday.
Monday (16th Feb):
Another mostly cloudy day with spells of rain developing again, a reminder that the cold snap is brief, not a long freeze.
What this means on the ground: quick practical tips:
Driving: Watch for black ice early Friday and early Saturday, especially on minor roads and shaded stretches.
Homes/farms: If you’re exposed, consider protecting outdoor taps/hoses and checking vulnerable pipes ahead of the coldest nights.
Commuting: Give yourself a little extra time Friday morning, untreated footpaths can be deceptively slippery after a clear, cold night.
Remember, forecasts can shift a little as the week progresses, but the pattern is clear: damp first, then a short sharp chill, then back to Atlantic unsettled weather over the weekend.
VERY NICE INFO