Autumn 2008 forecast appraisal

The forecast appraisal is based on the autumn forecast issued in August 2008. To see an assessment of the weather experienced across the UK see the Autumn 2008 summary.

Table 1. Autumn 2008 forecast appraisal

		Prediction	Outcome
	European mean temperature	More likely above average over northwest Europe.	Above average over most of north-west Europe (see map on left) North-west Europe defined as: 20° W-20° E, 48-75° N
	UK mean temperature	More likely near average or above average.	Average See Autumn 2008 summary
	European precipitation totals	More likely below average over north-west Europe	Below average over most of north-west Europe (see map on left)
	UK precipitation totals	More likely below average	Above average See Autumn 2008 summary