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Weekend weather: Mixed conditions with further showers for many

As we head into the weekend, the overall weather pattern remains remarkably similar to what we experienced this time last week.

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Expanding access to Met Office data through the Microsoft Planetary Computer

The Met Office and Microsoft are deepening their partnership with the release of two significant Met Office datasets, UK deterministic (2km) and global deterministic (10km), on the Microsoft Planetary Computer.

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Innovating the grid: how weather science is helping power the future of energy

Every day we make decisions based on what the weather is doing, or possibly what the forecast is telling us… put the washing on the line outside or in the dryer, wear a coat – or not – and what type of coat, drive to the shop, or enjoy the sunshine and walk.

10‑day trend: little sign of major change as the unsettled pattern continues

Many of us are searching for a meaningful change in the weather after a prolonged spell of wet and unsettled conditions.

How the Met Office is exploring AI innovation

As a global centre of excellence in weather and climate science, the Met Office has always been driven by innovation.

Evolution for Met Office colour scales

Eagle-eyed weather watchers may have noticed some changes to some of the colours used in Met Office presented forecasts in recent weeks.

Deep dive: why the jet stream is delivering exceptional rain across Europe

The current weather pattern shows little sign of changing, and the rain is certainly not going anywhere yet.

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