Thursday, 12th March 2026
Forecast:
Headline
1200 Update: UKMO Yellow warning for wind. Heavy rain >2.5mm per hr. SW'ly winds up to 47 mph at times. Reduced visibility in heavy rain and local low hill and low cloud.Snow possible on high ground Friday morning. RST's and air temperatures lowering.
Confidence
High
General Synopsis
A deep area of low pressure near Iceland will drift slowly into the central Norwegian Sea through Friday, driving the main frontal system across Cumberland today. Rainfall rates may exceed 2.5 mm/hr for a time in places this afternoon. The main front will clear east later today, with more showery conditions following behind. Light snow is likely across the Lake District and Pennines for a time on Friday morning. RSTs remain above zero today, before falling below freezing across most areas early Friday, bringing a risk of ice. Gale force SW'ly winds with increasingly stronger gusts continue into tonight, SSW to WSW winds will strengthen today, peaking between 39–47 mph across all areas. Expect periods of reduced visibility in low cloud, heavier rain, and hill fog. A UKMO Yellow weather warning for wind till 2000 tonight.
1200 Update: UKMO Yellow warning for wind. Heavy rain >2.5mm per hr. SW'ly winds up to 47 mph at times. Reduced visibility in heavy rain and local low hill and low cloud.Snow possible on high ground Friday morning. RST's and air temperatures lowering.
Confidence
High
General Synopsis
A deep area of low pressure near Iceland will drift slowly into the central Norwegian Sea through Friday, driving the main frontal system across Cumberland today. Rainfall rates may exceed 2.5 mm/hr for a time in places this afternoon. The main front will clear east later today, with more showery conditions following behind. Light snow is likely across the Lake District and Pennines for a time on Friday morning. RSTs remain above zero today, before falling below freezing across most areas early Friday, bringing a risk of ice. Gale force SW'ly winds with increasingly stronger gusts continue into tonight, SSW to WSW winds will strengthen today, peaking between 39–47 mph across all areas. Expect periods of reduced visibility in low cloud, heavier rain, and hill fog. A UKMO Yellow weather warning for wind till 2000 tonight.
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