The Met Office is forecasting several days of grey skies and periods of light rain and drizzle for Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, starting today, 5 February 2026. The wet spell is expected to continue through the weekend and into Monday, bringing murky conditions and reduced visibility to the town.
Authorities and highway safety guidance advise drivers to take extra care on routes such as the A1(M), where high humidity and persistent drizzle can make road surfaces greasy and reduce visibility. Local outdoor work, including the large Wheat Quarter redevelopment, may face delays if the rain continues through the weekend.
Families planning to visit Stanborough Park should be aware that the footbridge linking the lakes is known to flood during heavy or prolonged rain. Hertfordshire County Council is monitoring drainage at known hotspots and has carried out Section 19 flood investigations in Welwyn Garden City to manage the risk of surface-water build-up on local streets.
While February is typically one of the drier months in Hertfordshire (monthly averages are roughly in the low 40s of millimetres), this multi-day stretch of persistent drizzle and light rain represents a departure from the usual pattern. Forecasters say the precipitation is expected to be steady and light rather than intense storms, but the constant dampness could affect outdoor activities until early next week.
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