According to Helen Willetts, a significant drop in temperature is expected this weekend, leading to notably colder conditions.
Records dating back to 1957 indicate that the previous sunshine sighting occurred on 21 January, marking the most prolonged stretch without sunlight on record.
Following a prolonged period of wet and gloomy weather, a shift in conditions is now underway, as outlined by Simon King.
Parts of the UK have seen their highest January rainfall in over a century, with numerous locations recording their wettest start to the year in more...
As additional rainfall is predicted, BBC Weather's Simon King examines the factors behind the exceptionally wet start to the year.
A weather alert system is in place to inform the public of potential health risks associated with extreme temperatures, whether excessively high or low.
According to the Met Office, 2025 is expected to be the warmest year on record for the UK, based on available data.