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BlogWeekend weather: a striking mix of weather across the UKThis weekend will bring a striking mix of weather across the UK, with sharp contrasts between north and south and further variations from one region to another.Read more -
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
Glacial archaeology – unlocking the climate time machine
Glacial archaeology is a new and emerging field made possible by the increasingly rapid melting of mountain ice due to climate change. Recent discoveries have left experts amazed.
Which weather drivers will affect the outlook for March?
March is the first month of meteorological spring. But what is the outlook for the month? Are we likely to get more spring-like weather, or perhaps something more reminiscent of winter?
Working for climate resilience with the UK water sector
2022 will be remembered for several meteorological events, including record-breaking heat and a prolonged drought. Eastern England was at the forefront of both events with East Anglia being the driest region in the UK relative to normal for the year.
Dry February so far for most
With less than a week of February to go, conversations are already being had about how dry the month has been, and what impact this could have.
Freddy: one of the longest-lived tropical cyclones
Tropical Cyclone Freddy, which has just rocked Madagascar, has been barreling through the tropical Indian Ocean for 16 days – making it one of the longest-lived systems in the southern hemisphere. It developed on 6 February off the coast of north-west of Australia and has affected island nations, including Mauritius, during its passage.
Water security and the global water cycle
In this blog post, we’ll learn about the global water cycle, which refers to the way that water moves around the world, and the implications that this can have for water security in different regions.
One year on from three storms in a week
It’s one year since three named storms impacted the UK within seven days in what was the stormiest week since storm names were introduced for the UK in 2015. Here, we look back on what was a week to remember for UK weather.
Counting on technology in a changing world
Ever-increasing impacts from climate change, including more frequent and intense bouts of extreme weather, are among the greatest challenges faced by mankind. Could technology be a tool to help mitigate the effects of climate change?
Is the future of Alpine skiing all downhill?
How will climate change impact snow cover in local ski resorts? Climate change is likely to have an impact on Alpine snow sports in the future.
The beautiful game in a changing climate
Climate change is projected to impact the seasonality and intensity of extreme weather events, with more heavy rainfall occurring in the autumn in the UK – but what does this mean for the future of the UK’s most popular sport?
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