February provided some respite to the recent wet weather, with settled dry conditions dominating the month. All regions received below average rainfall except for those in southern England. Correspondingly, river flows were generally in the normal range to exceptionally low. Although soils dried slightly in February, they were still wetter than average in most regions. Groundwater levels were generally in the normal range to above normal, with exceptionally high levels across multiple aquifers in England and Wales. Reservoir stocks for England & Wales were 94% of capacity. Stocks at the majority of reservoirs rose relative to average (most only marginally), with substantial rises at Roadford (by 19%) and Silent Valley (14%). High pressure persisted for much of early March. There is a higher likelihood of below normal flows across north-east Britain over the next three months. In regions where winter rainfall was below average, the continuation of dry conditions may start to cause some concern for spring water resources.