Issued: 0530hrs Thursday 2nd April 2026
Duty forecaster: Dan Graves

Bright start in Britain with frosts in the north, then a band of rain slowly moves in from the west and into/overnight.

Good morning,

It's a frosty but sunny start in northern England and Scotland, frosts likely in parts of eastern Ireland too. High pressure over Britain allows for several hours of early sunshine; some cloud will be around, particularly in England, but generally thin so bright conditions here too with relatively light wind. A frontal feature soon arrives into western Ireland, setting in across the country and reaching western Scotland by the afternoon. Extended heavy falls are probable in west coastal areas. Wind will strengthen too. Only later in the day does the rain reach westernmost parts of England and Wales, staying dry with sunny spells to the east. High temperatures approach 8C in Scotland, to 11C England.

Our frontal rain continues a slow but steady drive eastward, with rain setting in across Scotland, Wales, and parts of western England. The rain could be heavy for several hours in southwest Scotland, falling as snow on the mountains. The wind strengthens in central and southern areas too. Rain likely only reaches the east of England in the later overnight hours, and typically patchy in nature. Lows at 4C in northern Scotland, local frosts in the Highlands, to 7C southern England, locally 10C southwest Ireland.

Enjoy the day!
-Dan

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