First weather related blog post of 2014!

The weather has certainly been dominating the news lately.  I have been gripped by the 'Polar Vortex', which has hit the US.  And I have been all about the stormy weather in the UK.  In particular, I have been fascinated by the huge waves which have been battering the coastline.  

However, the weather in the UK is set to change.  We will move away from the rainy weather of recent weeks to wintry conditions.  Monday will see the start of the wintry conditions with cold air coming in from the US.  However, do not panic forecasters have stressed we will not experience the sub zero temperatures which have hit the US.

The Met Office predicts an increasing risk of snow, mainly over hills, and ice.

Spokesperson Laura Young said: “Into the weekend and next week we are going to see temperatures return to normal levels for this time of year which will make it feel a lot colder and bring a risk of frost, fog, and wintry showers."

December 1 is officially the beginning of winter, but the last six weeks have proved unseasonable, with temperatures in double figures and last month the eight warmest December on record.

“We have had a very mild start to our winter and I think that people might get a bit of a shock next week,” Young said.

The temperature is expected to drop to average for January – around 4C.

So it is time to (hopefully) put away those waterproof trousers and wellington boots and time to reach for the woolly hat and socks.

Please feel free to be in touch with your British weather related experiences, we would love to hear them!

Classic Bank Holiday weather ahead...

So it's weather watch time at OISE Oxford as we fast approach the long weekend. And in keeping with the finest British traditions the August Bank Holiday weekend weather is set to be wet. 

It is strongly advised that the 14 million people who are predicted to take to the roads for an end-of-summer getaway, should pack an umbrella and a rain mac. Perhaps, it's best to play it safe and plan indoor activities especially for Saturday...

However, it is not all bad news, those who are heading to the south west and Wales should be a-okay. According to forecasters central and eastern areas are likely to see the worst of the rain

Monday is likely to be the best of the days with an area of high pressure bringing with it warmer and more settled weather. (Kindly note, all OISE Oxford students the school will be open as normal on Monday, you will have soak up the Bank Holiday vibe and sun during your lunch break).

Despite the changeable conditions, temperatures throughout the weekend are likely to remain in the low 20s for most of the country with some areas in the south seeing 23C or 24C.

Happy Bank Holiday!

 Source: The Telegraph, The Independent