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10-Day Trend: Mixed conditions across the UK

The next ten days will bring a mix of conditions across the UK, with spells of wet and at times wintry weather interspersed with drier, brighter periods.

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Deep Dive: Understanding this winter’s remarkably persistent weather pattern

This winter has brought an extraordinary spell of weather across the UK, marked by striking contrasts, record‑breaking rainfall in some regions and an unusually stubborn atmospheric pattern that has refused to shift.

Week ahead forecast: shifting patterns bring a colder end to the week

After several weeks dominated by a very similar weather setup, this week brings the first signs of a shift.

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How much rain have we had so far?

The opening weeks of 2026 have been exceptionally wet across the UK. A strong and unusually southerly jet stream has steered a succession of low‑pressure systems towards our shores, bringing frequent rain, strong winds and, at times, wintry hazards.

New scientific model upgrade is a major step forward in the accuracy of UK weather forecasting 

The Met Office is entering an exciting new chapter with the arrival of a scientific model upgrade – our first major science upgrade to operational weather modelling in over three years and the first on our new supercomputer.  

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.

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