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year on year. The Arctic will be considered 'practically ice-free' when the September extent falls below 1 million square km. September minimum Arctic sea ice extent over the satellite record from 1979-2019 Briefing documents 2025 Arctic and Antarctic sea ice brief - June 2025 Arctic and Antarctic

measures. PR provided a short highlight comparing UK and International forecast accuracy which had been requested at the last meeting. 5 Future Plans 5.1 Spending review and PWS priorities MG gave a brief outline of what we know about the timetable for the spending review process.. It is possible

but perhaps briefly at lower levels across parts of northern England and Scotland. Weather warnings are in force, reflecting concerns around rainfall and the potential for localised flooding, particularly where river levels remain high. Rainfall concerns and saturated ground Although rainfall totals over

the work we do. Why do you feel it is important to ensure women have access to WCI? I think the answer to this is simple, and very complex all in one. At the root of the question, is equality. Of course, all people, including women, elderly, youth and other marginalised groups should have access to WCI

for managers. • Nick Jobling briefed the Board on the development of a Met Office data strategy framework. • Phil Evans (Chief Operating Officer) briefed the Board on progress with the new ECMWF data centre and headquarters office accommodation. • The Board discussed EU exit planning. • The Board

et al. in press). The review is structured as follows; Section 2 briefly considers the range of applications of forecast products and Section 3 profiles issues for the design and application of new forecast products. Section 4 provides perspectives on key considerations relevant for the development

air pushing in from the south at times, potentially bringing brief hot spells and even the risk of isolated thunderstorms. READ MORE: Glastonbury Festival Weather: A look back at historic extremes Festivalgoers are advised to pack for all eventualities, waterproofs, sun protection, and layers

become frozen together to form sea ice floes with a very rough appearance. Once nilas or pancake ice has formed, seawater can freeze on to the bottom of it causing the ice to thicken through a process known as 'congelation growth'. Congelation growth traps pockets of seawater and air bubbles within

to be a showery day for many, followed by a possible ridge of high pressure on Tuesday, which could bring a brief lull in the unsettled weather. However, this respite is likely to be short-lived, as further low-pressure systems and frontal systems are set to arrive from the Atlantic. The detail

does not change the UKCP18 headline message of a greater chance of warmer, wetter winters and hotter, drier summers across the UK in future (Murphy et al, 2018). For 2061-80, under a high greenhouse gas emissions scenario (RCP8.5), the update suggests winters will be warmer by 3.3°C (2.0-3.5°C) 2