Charts analysed are for T+96 hours - 12Z Tuesday 20th January 2004
unless stated.

UKMetO:
SLP: http://www.wetterzentrale.com/pics/Rukm961.html
High pressure (1025mb) over the Azores, with another high (1025mb)
over Northern Scandinavia. Low pressure (1000mb) lies over the
Polish/Russian border, with another low (965mb) well to the west of
the UK in the Atlantic. Winds across the country are moderate
west/northwesterlies in the southwest, but lighter elsewhere and
variable in direction. Most areas will be rather dry and cloudy, with
some sunshine at times. Temperatures will be close to normal in most
parts. Beyond this the Azores High tries to link up with the
Scandinavian High before more unsettled conditions try to move in from
the Atlantic towards the end of next week.

GFS:
SLP: http://www.wetterzentrale.com/pics/Rtavn961.html
850hPa Temperatures: http://www.wetterzentrale.com/pics/Rtavn962.html
2m Temperatures: http://www.wetterzentrale.com/pics/Rtavn965.html
High pressure (1025mb) lies over Spain and the Azores. Another high
(1025mb) lies over Northern Scandinavia. Low pressure (995mb) lies
over Southeastern Europe with another low (970mb) well to the west of
the UK in the Atlantic. Winds across the country are mostly moderate
west/northwesterlies. Most parts will be mainly dry and cloudy with
some sunny spells in places. 850hpa temperatures are close to +3C in
many places. Forecast 2m temperatures are close to +10C in all parts.
Beyond this there is little change, with most parts seeing mild
Atlantic winds and some unsettled weather at times.

DWD:
SLP: http://www.wetter.com/home/img/sat/g...161200_096.gif
High pressure (1025mb) lies over the Azores and into Spain, with
another high (1025mb) over Northern Scandinavia. Low pressure (1000mb)
lies over Italy, with another low (975mb) well to the northwest of the
UK in the Atlantic. Winds across the country are mostly light
west/northwesterlies. Many areas will be mainly dry and fine, but
cloudier with some rain in the northwest. Temperatures will be close
to or just below normal. Beyond this most parts turn rather unsettled
and windy as Atlantic systems move in.

NOGAPS:
SLP: http://www.wetterzentrale.com/pics/Rngp961.html
850hPa Temperatu http://www.wetterzentrale.com/pics/Rngp962.html
Not available at time of writing.

JMA:
SLP: http://www.wetterzentrale.com/pics/Rjma961.html
850hPa Temperatures: http://www.wetterzentrale.com/pics/Rjma962.html
High pressure (1025mb) lies over the Azores and ridges across the UK
towards Scandinavia. Low pressure (995mb) lies over Western Russia,
with another low (965mb) well to the west of the UK in the Atlantic.
Winds across the country are mostly light west/northwesterlies. Most
parts will see mostly dry and bright conditions under the ridge of
high pressure. 850hpa temperatures range from 0C in the east to +7C in
the southwest. Temperatures will be close to normal. Beyond this mild
Atlantic air moves in across the UK with most of the unsettled
conditions in the northwest.

Canadian – T+72 hours for MONDAY:
All charts: http://weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/data/m...ast/478_50.gif
Low pressure lies to the northeast of Britain over Scandinavia.
Another low (964mb) lies well to the west of the UK in the Atlantic.
High pressure (1031mb) lies over Northern Portugal. Winds across the
country are mainly light to moderate west/northwesterlies. Many areas
will be at mainly dry and bright, but with variable amounts of cloud.
Temperatures will be close to normal.

Summary:
Most parts look like being mostly mild next week, with most of the
unsettled weather towards the northwest of Britain.