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UK Drowning: 42 Days of Rain Show No Sign of Stopping
11 Feb
Summary
- Britain has experienced 42 consecutive days of record-breaking rainfall.
- Low-pressure weather systems have become 'blocked' over the UK.
- Flood, snow, and ice warnings are in effect across Scotland and northern England.
Brits have endured a staggering 42 consecutive days of persistent rainfall, a record-breaking deluge with no immediate end in sight. Forecasters at the Met Office have indicated that "largely cloudy with outbreaks of rain" are expected to continue for several more days, with some areas even experiencing snowfall and sub-zero temperatures.
The relentless downpour is attributed to "blocked" weather systems, specifically low-pressure systems that have become stuck over the UK. This stalling effect, often caused by shifts in the jet stream, traps weather patterns, leading to prolonged periods of the same conditions. The result has been numerous flood warnings and alerts across the country as rivers approach critical levels.
WXCharts data reveals extensive showers and snowfall predictions for much of the UK through February 23. While brief dry spells are anticipated around Saturday, February 21, they are expected to be short-lived, with subsequent days potentially seeing significant rainfall in Wales and southern England, and snowfall in northern England and Scotland. Yellow warnings for rain, snow, and ice are currently active for affected regions.
Despite the grim forecast, a glimmer of hope for drier and brighter weather has been offered for Saturday. However, this is expected to be temporary, with further rainfall predicted from Sunday onwards as Atlantic low-pressure systems continue to dominate. While some drier, more settled conditions may eventually develop later in the forecast period, the immediate outlook remains wet and wintry for many.
