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10-day trend: Unsettled and windy conditions on the way for Easter weekend
The next ten days will bring a very changeable spell of weather across the UK, with a clear signal for unsettled and, at times, windy conditions, particularly around the Easter weekend.
March 2026 weather stats: A regional breakdown
March 2026 was a notably mild month across the UK, with all regions recording above‑average temperatures.
From data to decisions: AI factories for a climate ready world
As climate risks intensify and the need for timely, actionable intelligence grows, the challenge facing weather and climate science is no longer just producing more data but ensuring that data leads to better decisions.
Week ahead: What to expect from the weather this Easter weekend
The week ahead brings a notable change in the weather pattern, with milder air at first replacing the cooler conditions of late March, before a more unsettled and blustery spell develops as we head towards the Easter period.
April showers: Is there any truth to the saying?
“April showers” is one of the most familiar weather sayings in the UK and, unlike some weather folklore, this phrase has a genuine basis in meteorology.
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.
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?
April extremes: a closer look at April’s current weather records
April often feels like a month in two minds.
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