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BlogWeek ahead: Stormy start gives way to calmer, foggier conditionsThe final week of October will begin with strong winds and heavy showers before high pressure brings a significant change later in the week.Read more -
BlogWhere were Storm Austen’s strongest wind gusts recorded?Storm Austen has brought gusts of up to 76mph to the UK, with the strongest winds recorded across the Isles of Scilly, southwest England, Wales and exposed parts of the south coast.Read more -
BlogWeekly weather quiz October 23: Test your knowledge!Do you keep a close eye on the weather, or do you just enjoy talking about it? Either way, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test with this week’s Met Office weather quiz.Read more
Week ahead forecast: Arctic air and an Atlantic comeback
As we step into the first full week of January, the UK finds itself under the influence of crisp winter sunshine and a persistent Arctic air mass as well as continued snow and ice hazards.
Met Office Deep dive: Arctic air brings a cold start to the new year
If you’ve heard snow is on the way for the new year and you’re after a few more details, you’ve come to the right place.
Weather records for New Year’s Day and New Year’s Eve across the UK
As the calendar turns, New Year's Eve and New Year’s Day stand as bookends to the festive season, often with people turning to the weather forecast for their plans.
Keeping your home warm during cold weather
As we move into the New Year, a snow and ice warning has been issued, with further warnings likely to follow.
Week ahead forecast: A mix of conditions as we head into the New Year
This week’s weather forecast brings a mix of conditions across the UK, with some regions experiencing unsettled weather while others enjoy calmer spells.
The year in weather: 2025
The weather in the United Kingdom is always a talking point across the country, and 2025 proved to be a year of remarkable contrasts and record-breaking events.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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