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Weekend weather: Remaining unsettled for the last full weekend of January
With the final full weekend of January approaching, conditions across the UK look set to remain unsettled for many of us.
10‑day trend: A battle between Atlantic systems and colder air to the northeast
Two dominant forces will influence our conditions through the coming days and potentially beyond.
Supporting local climate resilience
As the climate continues to change, local authorities are on the front line of adaptation.
How the Met Office forecasts space weather and why it matters
Space weather may feel distant, unfolding far above Earth in regions we never see, but its impacts can be surprisingly close to home.
Northern lights dazzle sky-watchers across the UK
Monday night saw the evening sky illuminated by a celestial display as a powerful G4 geomagnetic storm lit up the sky.
Week ahead: unsettled with rain, wind and some hill snow
The week ahead brings a typically changeable January pattern, with low pressure systems repeatedly attempting to move in from the southwest, while a block of high pressure to the east prevents them from fully progressing across the UK.
Weekend weather: A mixed spell to come with rain, cloud, mist and fog
The upcoming weekend brings a mixed picture across the UK, with a combination of cloudy skies, mist and fog, some showery rain, and the occasional brighter spell.
Understanding the Met Office’s WeatherReady preparedness work
Weather in the UK is famously difficult to forecast, and severe weather can have a significant impact on our daily lives, from travel disruption to risks to health and property.
January weather extremes: a look back records from past events
January is a month that often tests the UK’s resilience to weather.
Deep Dive: Will the cold weather return?
After a wintry and disruptive start to the year, Storm Goretti delivered some of the most impactful weather the UK has seen for some time and persistent snow has caused significant disruption in parts of Scotland.
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