AN extremely complicated weather situation is likely to unravel as the week ahead unfolds.

And this is making it a challenge predicting Hampshire and the Isle of Wight’s weather during the forecasting period.

Various hi-tech equipment used by meteorological services across Europe are painting different pictures on the likely pressure pattern set ups over the next seven days or so.

However, at the time of preparing my forecast, I am fairly confident that much of the British Isles, including our own patch, will experience much drier and chillier conditions than we have seen for sometime soon.

But what is behind the promised settled weather? A simple answer really, several anticyclones are developing over the North Atlantic and if my calculations are correct after analysing projected weather patterns, these systems will link up with a giant area of high pressure sitting on top a vast area of northwest Europe.

However, before that happens Atlantic weather fronts will still affect the UK for a few more days yet. This includes here in Central South England, so be prepared for further showers or perhaps more general rainfall at times until about Monday.

Thereafter, the drying up process should begin as anticyclonic conditions settle in across the region. This means the prospect of much drier and brighter weather and it will also turn much colder than we have seen for sometime. An odd shower cannot be ruled out and any that do develop could even be wintry in nature over high ground towards the latter end of next week.

Looking at temperatures during the week ahead, I expect daily maximum values to be around average before values become more seasonal.

Both ground and air frosts are a distinct possibility before November draws to a close. 

And mist and fog patches are likely at night next week. Readers can follow my daily weather forecasts on Twitter. My Twitter site account handle is @CSouthWeather.