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• Creating a five-year window into future climate

  prediction looking out to five years ahead. Understanding current climate risks Professor Adam Scaife is the head of long range prediction at the Met Office. He said: “This is an exciting new scientific capability.  As human-induced climate change grows, it is becoming even more important

• Cold conditions likely with risk of snow

  There is increasing confidence that the recent Sudden Stratospheric Warming above the North Pole could lead to prolonged cold conditions over the UK, increasing the risk of easterly wind and significant snow.

  the outcome of this particular event, there is an increased risk of cold conditions in the latter part of February, including the possibility of heavy snowfall. Frank Saunders is a Met Office Chief Operational Meteorologist. He said: “A Sudden Stratospheric Warming implies around a 70 per cent

• A brief respite for some before cold returns

  temperatures for many. Jason Kelly is the Chief Forecaster. He said: “The worst of the snowfall in England is over for now, but further weather warnings will be in force to cover the further hazards brought by frost and ice.” Northernmost parts of Scotland are likely to be subjected to further snow showers

• How long will the cold conditions last?

  . Matthew Lewis is a Deputy Chief Operational Meteorologist. He said: “A Sudden Stratospheric Warming event is now expected to occur and will peak over the coming week. The resulting impact on the weather in the UK is still hugely uncertain, but there are some signs of conditions that an easterly flow could

• Microsoft Word - march.docx

  it was not as warm as the March 2012 or 2017. Both mean maximum and mean minimum temperatures were between 0.5 and 2.0 °C above average with the largest positive anomalies generally in the east and southeast. It was the 5th wettest March in a series from 1910 with 140% of average rainfall

• Met Office 10-day weather forecast: more rain to come

  Alex. Further rain in the weekend By Saturday, further wet weather is likely, with some thundery showers likely for much of the country. Alex explained what’s behind the wetter theme. He said, “The jet stream is driving an area of low pressure that’s heading towards us. It’s not an especially deep

• A look back at the weather and climate in 2020

  With just a few days left to go, 2020 looks likely to be the 3rd or 4th warmest on record depending on how cold the rest of the year turns out to be (full years statistics published 4th January 2021). This makes it clear that the general trend of warming as a consequence of climate change is being

• Extreme heat for much of the UK

  this week and it is important people plan for the heat. Temperatures are expected to peak at 35C on Friday and possibly 36C over the weekend. “We will also see increasingly warm nights, with temperatures expected not to drop below the low 20s Celsius for some places in the south.”  “Temperatures

• A Pacific flip triggers the end of the recent slowdown

  in 2015 and 2016 broke records and passed 1 °C above pre-industrial levels. Data from the Met Office shows that the long-term rate of global warming has now returned to the level seen in the second half of the 20th century.” Although there has been scientific debate about the exact framing of the so

• Cold start to New Year with snow and ice warning issued

  advice to help you prepare your home, garden, and daily routines for winter weather.  Read: 5 tips for staying safe in snow Read: 4 tips for staying safe in ice Read: Keeping your home warm this winter Read: How cold weather affects your health Read: What to do if you have a frozen or burst pipe How far