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Blog10-day trend: A mixed picture for the next 10 daysThe next ten days will bring a rather mixed and at times uncertain picture, with no single weather pattern taking firm control.Read more -
BlogPollen forecast: Low levels across all UK regionsPollen levels are expected to remain low across all UK regions over the next five days, offering welcome relief for many people affected by seasonal allergies.Read more -
Blog476-mile rain bombs? Arctic plunges? Met Office headline weather reviewA fresh round of bold weather headlines has been circulating online, with claims ranging from snow returning in May to Arctic freezes, heat surges and widespread soaking rain events.Read more
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.
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.
‘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?
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.
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