Deep Dive 10/10/2023 – A wet then cold change in our weather – Met Office weekly weather forecast UK

This is an in-depth Met Office UK Weather forecast for the next week and beyond.

We take a look at the weekend’s exceptional weather with the intense rain for Scotland and heat in the south. Also look ahead to the change to something markedly colder by the weekend with the potential for some snow. Bringing you this deep dive is Met Office meteorologist Alex Burkill.

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[ricksville]

In Ur forecasting last week you flagged up and predicted spot on for the intense rain over Scotland, the met office now I believe are a world leader in forecasting, alot of the deep dives / 10 day forecasting /daily /weekahead /and long range forecasting in recent years I'd say back to the 2018 snowfalls... at least have been spot on, these guys are absolutely the only ones to heed with any warnings or updates and take notice of during any type of weather, 😎 😎😎 👍 we appreciate you met office 👍

[johnbaxter]

I'd like a deep dive into world weather and how storms in different parts of the world interact with each other.

[gandymag]

When I was a young kid back in the 1950’s and 60’s I really wanted to be a meteorologist but just couldn’t get the hang of the science. I learnt all the different cloud types and tried to predict the weather from my observations. I never in my wildest dreams imagined ever seeing the weather from satellites and the amazing technology available now. I never cease to be filled with joy and wonder by these deep dives and the accessible way you guys present them.

[c]

As a builder the weather influences my order of work. I am, and have always been interested in weather forecasts. Thanks Met office

[alayneperrott]

It's very helpful to have an explanation for these complex weather patterns, which are very unlike the normal seasonal progression that prevailed decades ago. I also find it helpful to know when and why the forecasts have low reliability, differ significantly between models, or show sigificant changes between successive runs.

[richardfryer]

Thanks for the amazing in-depth look at our weather! Accurate windspeed, temperature and rain forecast is so useful for an outdoor life!

[sonofsupernova]

All hail, the wizards of the weather. Other than maybe the odd photo of some wild or interesting weather, I have nothing but appreciation for your efforts. Thank you all very much.

[Strmbreaker]

Thank you for reverting back to the single camera shot and then enlarging the slides when you needed to show us a clearer image. I really do look forward to the deep dive every Tuesday, keep up the good work.

[leejohnson]

It's always heat records that tumble... I cannot recall seeing a cold record get broken in years and years.

[TheSttheresa]

Thank's for your clear explanation of a very complex system. Much appreciated.

[jezlawrence]

Super appreciate these deep dives i actually wish they were daily!

[francescacd]

Another enjoyable Deep Dive. Thank you Alex. Watching this late Saturday, I could certainly vouch for the change in temperature compared with last weekend. Going out Saturday was the first time for ages I went out with a coat, apart from the wetter days! As always, I found it fascinating especially with the weather experienced & what we are likely to expect. Many thanks once again.

[altair]

These detailed technical forecasts have shown me just how difficult local forecasting can be - there are so many variables. Thanks.

[keithrussell]

Very informative Alex - thx. As I live in Kent you are correct in saying this past weekend to the next will feel like a transition from Summer to Winter. The Deep Dive is a favourite even though I don't have say special weather knowledge or Skills.

[grahambain]

Hi all at DeepDive, I am looking forward to a wee blast of winter this weekend, which leads me to a question that I have been dying to know the answer to. Last October(2022) here in Foyers, South Loch Ness, for the first time in not just living memory but in the history of local records such as they are, we did not have one single night of frost during the whole month of October. There was much talk about daytime temperatures last year, but how did Scotland's OVERNIGHT temperatures compare to previous years during October ? Love all your great deep dives, long may they continue. Thanks for taking the time.

[sjdyt]

Well presented despite the accidental screen taps 👍
Looks like I’ll need to wrap up for my Saturday night out in Durham 🥶

[suewright]

Very many thanks Alex for another interesting Deep Dive. It’s always good to hear a little about the previous week, especially points of interest. We’re definitely going to see a difference in temperature, in fact we had a bit of a chill down in Somerset today, mind you it was extremely cloudy too. Thanks a lot

[matthewtrow]

It's going to be a shock to those in the Southern part of the UK, that's for sure.
This weekend 10 degrees cooler, very little chance to acclimatise!
Likely Thursday will feel the coldest though, damp, cool and cloudy - the sun on the weekend will pep the happier feel up a bit, as the sun still has a bit of warmth this time of year.

I'm actually looking forward to a crisper feel on the weekend, although I remind myself "the long dark" starts at the end of October.
Still, it's a way off until Jan and Feb, my two least favourite months (probably everyone's in the UK)

[JW_M]

This is more important than school work😂

[waynelowery]

Love these weekly deep dives!

Would love to see a deep dive into uk variations in temperatures and rainfall etc due to location and topography etc.