Leeds weather: Met Office forecast for the week ahead as bitterly cold weather continues

The recent bitter weather is set to continue across Leeds this week, with temperatures unlikely to get above 3C before the weekend. The icy conditions will also see overnight temperatures of well below zero in the coming days.

Clear skies on December 14 and 15 will see this ‘feels like’ temperature in Leeds drop to a bitterly cold -5 or even -6C in places. The actual temperature on these days wil be no higher than 2C.

The sunny conditions are set to fade as we approach the weekend. Friday morning (December 16) is expected to be the last sunny period before the weekend.

The weekend itself looks likely to be much cloudier and this will lead to a slight rise in the temperature. A dry day on Saturday (December 17) will make way for a wet and unsettled day on Sunday. By the end of the week, temperatures could have risen to around 5C.

Met Office forecast for the week ahead

Tuesday, December 13

A cold start with a widespread frost, low cloud and freezing fog. The Pennines may also see the odd snow flurry, however these will fade to leave a cold but generally dry day, with some eventual weak sunny spells developing. Maximum temperature 2 °C.

Another cold evening and night, with a widespread severe frost. Scattered snow showers will mainly affect coastal districts to bring a risk of icy patches. Further freezing fog developing inland. Minimum temperature -8 °C.

Wednesday, December 14

Very cold, with inland freezing fog only slowly clearing as coastal districts see further snow flurries. Brighter later with some sunny spells developing, although further wintry showers affecting eastern areas. Maximum temperature 3 °C.

Outlook for Thursday December 15 to 17

Very cold to end the working week with a mix of winter hazards, probably giving way to a windier, more unsettled weekend, with rain, sleet and snow more finely balanced.

A cold day with some brighter spells, though freezing fog could be slow to clear in some places. Becoming more cloudy through the afternoon. Generally dry but isolated wintry showers remain possible along the coast. Maximum temperature 1 °C.

Another cold night with clear spells leading to areas of freezing fog and another widespread frost. Dry for most, with any wintry showers on coasts easing. Minimum temperature -5 °C.