Latest Outlook from the metoffice ~ still thinks it's going to get colder....
Outlook for the UK over the next 6-30 days
UK Outlook for Saturday 5 Jan 2019 to Monday 14 Jan 2019:
The first weekend of the New Year starts on a settled note, with many places dry with sunny spells after frosty starts, although some fog patches may be slow to clear. The far north and northwest may be cloudier with some drizzle over the hills, with these conditions perhaps spreading to eastern areas. This weather pattern continues into the following week, but by the end of the week there may be a change to more unsettled conditions for most areas, particularly in the north. Periods of rain and strong winds, interspersed with brighter showery periods are possible, with a risk of some hill snow in the north, but perhaps to lower levels at times too. Rather cold to start, but temperatures probably recovering closer to average with some milder interludes.
UK Outlook for Tuesday 15 Jan 2019 to Tuesday 29 Jan 2019:
It is likely start unsettled across most areas at first, with heavy rain and gales at times, especially in the north, where severe gales are possible. Hill snow is also possible, as well as snow to lower levels at times in the north. By the third week of January there is then an increased likelihood of a change to much colder weather generally, bringing an enhanced risk of frost, fog and snow. These conditions may then continue to the end of the month, but some milder, wet and windy interludes also remain possible throughout this period.