UK climate forecast reveals ‘boulder in a stream’ will herald ‘effectively earned’ break

Weather experts have released new images which show the likelihood of rain coming to the UK over the coming weeks – while the Met Office also warn of another phenomenon set to cover the country

Weather experts have given an insight into rain over the next few weeks – and it’s looking good for Brits.

The UK has suffered several floods and snow storms over the past couple of weeks, with yellow and red warnings shared across the country. The severe weather led to the closures of schools, airports and other businesses, but appears to have cleared following a sharp arctic wind over the weekend. Now, experts are saying a “boulder in stream” will essentially block any torrential rain from taking over weather maps.

Adding to this, temperatures have risen overnight, meaning less frost and snow warnings particularly in the south of the UK. The new weather map in question shows the country should be “very dry.”

UK Weather Forecasts shared a map on Facebook, which showed the UK covered by an area of high pressure. They added: “A nice chart for those that fancy a break from the seemingly relentless rain and wind of recent weeks and months.

“Blocking High – Very Dry. A blocking high is a persistent area of high pressure. Its a bit like dropping a boulder in a stream. The usual currents can’t take their usual track and are forced around it.

“This chart shows the expected precipitation between now and this time next week. For many of us away from the far north and west its practically bone dry.

“While we are enjoying a break the current (jet stream) will be diverted south and north. Lots of rain heading for the Med while we enjoy a well earned winter break from it all.”

However, the Met Office have predicted more snow could be on the way for Brits. They added “potential for brief colder spells with associated frost, ice and snow remains.”

A “dominant flow from the Atlantic” will affect almost all parts of the country, but the Met Office claims the north and west of England are likely to experience the worst of the wet and wind.

A Met Office spokesperson said: “There’s a north-south divide this week, with temperatures significantly milder across the north, with a more gradual recovery in the south. This will bring some thawing of lying snow in the north and some rain, whilst it will largely be drier in the south”, they claimed.

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