Oxford, Oxfordshire, is facing a sharp change in weather starting Wednesday 25 March 2026, as heavy rain and strong winds replace the recent spring warmth.
The Met Office expects a 90 per cent chance of heavy rain at 6am on Wednesday. Wind gusts are forecast to reach 44mph, which will make the 9C temperature feel as cold as 1C during the day.
Overnight temperatures are expected to drop to 1C, creating a risk of frost by Thursday morning. Despite the cold and wet forecast, there are currently no official weather warnings in place for the county this week.
The Environment Agency has issued seven flood alerts for the region due to high river levels. Oxford City Council is advising residents to stay prepared, though no flood warnings are currently active for the city itself.
Oxfordshire County Council confirmed it is not salting roads yet because the ground remains above freezing. Deputy Leader Pete Sudbury mentioned that the local drainage pipes are under pressure as they are not designed to handle a month of rain falling in only two hours.
