The weather forecast for 8 January 2026 in Nottinghamshire.
Early morning
The day will begin dull and cold, with overcast skies and temperatures around 2°C. Although largely dry at first, there will be a small chance of occasional light precipitation early on. Winds will be light, mainly from the south-south-west at around 3 to 4 mph, keeping conditions calm but chilly. Despite temperatures sitting just above freezing, it will feel cold and raw, particularly under persistent cloud cover.
• Amber warning for snow across Nottinghamshire as Storm Goretti arrives
Midday
Through the late morning and into midday, skies will remain grey and overcast with temperatures rising slightly to around 3°C to 4°C. Winds will gradually back southerly and then south-easterly, increasing to around 5 to 6 mph. Precipitation chances will slowly increase, though most areas are expected to remain dry through the early part of the afternoon. Ground conditions will stay cold, which will be important later as heavier precipitation arrives.
Afternoon
During the afternoon, the weather will become increasingly unsettled. Cloud will thicken further and the risk of precipitation will rise steadily from mid to late afternoon. Temperatures are expected to hold at around 4°C, but colder air will begin to edge in at low levels. Winds will strengthen and turn easterly, increasing to around 7 mph, making it feel colder. Most forecasts indicate that precipitation developing later in the afternoon is increasingly likely to fall as snow rather than rain, particularly as temperatures begin to dip.
Evening
Conditions are expected to worsen significantly during the evening. Precipitation will become widespread and persistent, with the likelihood rising to 80 to over 95 per cent through the evening and into the night. As temperatures fall from around 3°C towards freezing, and with cold air becoming more firmly established, most forecasts suggest snow will be the dominant type of precipitation, rather than rain. Winds will strengthen further from the east to north-east at 10 to 16 mph, with gusts reaching 30 to 33 mph, leading to blowing snow in exposed areas. With the amber weather warning in place, there is a risk of significant snowfall, reduced visibility, difficult travel conditions and disruption into the night and early hours of Friday.
