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Deep Dive: A year of weather records and the festive forecast
As we approach the end of 2025, the UK stands on the brink of confirming its warmest year on record.
Forecast or reality? How well did the Met Office predict Autumn’s wild weather?
Autumn 2025 wasn’t short of impactful weather, with named storms, rain and snow finding their way into forecasts and headlines. But how accurate were Met Office forecasts in the season? Here, we find out.
Week ahead forecast: Colder air settles in as high pressure dominates Christmas forecast
As Christmas approaches, the weather will be dominated by high-pressure a colder air.
Weekend weather: Wet and windy at first before a gradual change next week
With Christmas now just around the corner, many will be keeping a close eye on the weather for the weekend and beyond.
Adding local insight: How public observations could enhance weather station data
Observing weather around the UK can be a complex process. But could public observations provide an extra layer of detail? That’s the subject of a recent innovative research project by Met Office scientists.
10-day trend: Turning drier and a little chillier into Christmas week
With Christmas now just a week away, many are wondering whether it might be a white one this year.
Christmas weather extremes: Records from Christmas Eve to Boxing Day
The Christmas period in the United Kingdom is a time of anticipation, not just for festivities but for the weather itself.
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