UK weather: Rain and wind forecast for Leeds - Met Office weekend and February forecasts as snow could return

The Met Office is forecasting rain and wind for Leeds this weekend (January 30 and February 1).

On Saturday January 31, there is a 50% and over chance of precipitation for Leeds all day, with winds expected to be at their strongest in the morning and early afternoon.

On Sunday February 1, there is a 50% and over chance of precipitation for the city from 2pm to 9pm, with lighter winds predicted.

Met Office Leeds weekend weather forecast

Saturday January 31: Overcast changing to light rain by late morning, top temperature 8°C, lowest temperature 5°C, 50% and over chance of precipitation all day, highest wind gust 23mph.

Sunday February 1: Overcast changing to light showers in the afternoon, top temperature 8°C, lowest temperature 5°C, 50% and over chance of precipitation from 14:00 to 21:00, highest wind gust 12mph.

Met Office UK long-range weather forecast: What does the start of February have in store and could it snow?

Tuesday February 3 to Thursday February 12

Largely unsettled weather is expected to begin the week, bringing showers or longer spells of rain for many places. It may also be windy at times, especially towards the south west. Towards the northeast, colder conditions will remain nearby, with the risk of colder air pushing further south west at times, increasing the chance of snowfall.

Although snow is more likely over high ground, some snow to lower levels may fall.

Temperatures will be close to average for most, but cold in the northeast. An often brisk wind will accentuate the colder feel too, especially for coastal districts.

Friday February 13 to Friday February 27

Something of a north-south split seems quite likely at first, with low pressure to the south and high pressure to the north, before a potential change back to more of a southwest-northeast split. With the jet stream likely further south than normal, the wettest conditions are more likely towards the south. Northwestern parts of the UK are most likely to be drier than normal.

Whilst incursions of wet, windy and milder weather are more likely at times in the south and later the west, colder conditions further north will bring an increased risk of wintry hazards, especially where any precipitation from the southwest interacts with the cold air. The colder conditions may affect all parts at times, more especially early in this period.