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Easter weather extremes: the records behind a famously changeable weekend
Easter sits at a crossroads in the UK weather calendar. Occurring in early to mid‑spring, it can fall under lingering winter patterns or benefit from increasingly strong sunshine.
‘AI enables collaboration at a deeper level’: How democratized forecasting could support smarter weather and climate decisions
Artificial intelligence (AI) is accelerating innovation across industries, and weather is no exception. But how can organisations make progress in a way that builds trust, enables collaboration and informs vital decisions?
‘We can act confidently if we understand uncertainty,’ – How weather and climate intelligence informs vital decision making
We all know the importance of weather forecasts to our everyday lives. But what about those who use this information to protect vital infrastructure, gain efficiencies or even inform crucial decisions at home and abroad?
Weekend weather: A chilly, blustery weekend with sunshine, showers and rain
The weather this weekend will have a distinctly early‑spring feel, with temperatures generally below average and a mix of sunshine, blustery showers and periods of rain.
10-day trend: A changeable outlook as March gives way to April
The next 10 days will continue to reflect the unsettled nature of early spring, with a repeated pattern of weather systems moving in from the north and west, interspersed with quieter, drier spells.
How accurate was the Met Office during winter’s weather?
Prolonged rainfall, cloud-laden skies, snow and even some named storms; Winter 25/26 had it all, but how well did the Met Office predict the wild weather?
Cloud collaboration powering real-time weather intelligence
As weather becomes increasingly influential on everything from infrastructure to supply chains, the ability to generate, process and share high quality weather intelligence at speed is critical.
Connecting climate science to local adaptation action
Higher resolution climate data is now part of the Met Office Local Authority Climate Service (LACS) following a notable update in response to user feedback.
Fool’s spring: why warm spells can be misleading
As the days lengthen and the sun begins to gain strength, it is not unusual to experience a taste of warmth during late winter or early spring.
Week ahead: A colder and more unsettled week
The weather through the coming week will take on a notably colder and more changeable feel, with a marked shift away from the milder conditions seen recently.
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