The United Kingdom has been experiencing a prolonged period of gloomy and grey weather, with a dense layer of stratus cloud hanging over the country for the past five days. While regions in the west and north-west have seen some sunshine, most areas have been shrouded in a pall of cloud cover due to a chilly easterly breeze.
The prevailing weather conditions are a result of the jet stream flowing well north of the UK, allowing a large area of high pressure to settle over Scandinavia. This has introduced a cool airmass across the region, trapping moisture and cloud cover, particularly as the winds blow in from the cold North Sea. The unique shape of the jet stream, known as a blocking pattern, is impeding the progress of rain-bearing weather systems, diverting them away from the UK.
Despite the current trend of chilly and mostly cloudy weather persisting for the next week, there is a possibility of weather fronts approaching from the west later in the week. This may result in some rain and hill snow in western parts of the UK on Friday, potentially spreading to northern areas over the weekend. In the south, a change in wind direction could bring the much-anticipated return of sunny spells.
As meteorological winter nears its end, the forecast indicates that the weather will remain drier and colder than average for the next week. However, there are indications of a shift towards milder and more unsettled conditions as the month draws to a close. For more detailed information, refer to the latest monthly outlook on weather conditions
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