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Weekend weather: sunshine at first, then a change from the northwest

The weekend begins on a fine and settled note for much of the UK, though it will feel cold first thing on Saturday morning.

When do we usually hit 20? A look back at the UK's earliest warm spells

With high-pressure dominating, the past day or two have delivered the first real hint of spring warmth for many.

10‑day trend: spring warmth holds on before changeable conditions return

As we move through the latter part of March, the UK has been experiencing its warmest spell of the year so far.

Met Office pollen forecast live from tomorrow

The Met Office pollen forecast will go live on Thursday 19 March.

A green park, with flat green lawns in the foreground, giving way to green trees in the background, with a sunny, blue sky and a few clouds around the horizon.

Deep Dive: Spring sunshine and global outlooks

Each week brings its own mix of meteorological interest, but this one stands out for its striking contrasts and unusual patterns around the world.

A year of cloud-powered weather forecasting: how the UK’s national capability is evolving 

Over the past year, the UK’s national weather and climate services have undergone one of the most significant technological shifts in their history.  

Week ahead: A largely settled week

A largely settled week lies ahead for the UK, with high pressure becoming the dominant feature.

March weather extremes: a closer look at March's current weather records

March is a pivotal month in the UK weather calendar, marking the transition from winter to spring.

Weekend weather: A bright, chilly start but turning grey

This weekend brings a mix of early‑spring weather across the UK

How the Met Office builds and maintains the UK’s offshore weather network

When most people think of the Met Office, they picture satellites orbiting high above the Earth or forecasters analysing weather charts.

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