The Met Office expects strong coastal winds and turning colder across Norwich and the Norfolk coast on Friday, 13 February 2026. The forecast follows an exceptionally wet start to the year and raises the risk of travel disruption and rough sea conditions for the region.
Residents should prepare for possible disruption to roads and public transport — Greater Anglia services could be affected by high winds, so passengers are advised to check live service information via Greater Anglia’s JourneyCheck before travelling. The Met Office also recommends checking for loose items outside homes and securing them ahead of windy conditions.
Coastal fringes are expected to see the strongest gales, with forecasters warning of rough seas and a risk of local overtopping or splashing around sea defences in exposed locations. The Met Office’s outlook attributes the change to shifting pressure patterns that could draw colder air into the region, replacing the milder, wet Atlantic flow seen earlier this month.
Some forecasts and models indicate the potential for wintry precipitation over the weekend and into early next week, but the Met Office’s long-range guidance stresses uncertainty and says any significant snow is more likely across northern and northeastern parts of the UK; snow in Norwich is not certain. Journalists and readers should treat more aggressive snow forecasts from some media outlets with caution until formal warnings are issued.
Norfolk County Council’s highways teams may grit priority routes if ice or snow develops to keep traffic moving; note that National Highways is responsible for gritting certain trunk roads such as the A11 and A47. For rail passengers, Greater Anglia’s JourneyCheck page provides live updates on cancellations and delays.
The Met Office publishes the season’s storm name list; the next name on the 2025/26 list is ‘Dave’, but names are only assigned when the Met Office (in coordination with partner agencies) decides a storm meets the criteria for naming. Residents should keep an eye on the Met Office and Environment Agency for updates and formal warnings as the situation develops.
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