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• Briefing on Arctic and Antarctic sea ice - August 2024

  growth and compress the sea ice southwards. For example, July 2024 saw a two-wave pattern around Antarctica, with high pressure over the Ross Sea and Indian Ocean sector and low pressure between (Figure 8a). In the Southern Hemisphere, high pressure systems lie to the left following the wind

• 10-day trend: largely settled into the weekend

  feature into next week. More than half of the most likely scenarios keep anticyclonic conditions close to or across the UK well beyond the weekend. The main uncertainty lies not in whether high pressure will persist, but in exactly where it will be centred. This detail is crucial, as the position

• False autumn: Why leaves are falling before summer officially ends?

  . This can lead to long-term effects on tree health and biodiversity.  Wetter than average As meteorological summer ends this weekend (with astronomical summer continuing until the autumn equinox on 22 September), attention turns to what lies ahead. The latest European model shows precipitation

• The science of linking climate change to extreme weather events

  this, as the probability and intensity of extreme weather changes in a warmer world. This will help countries, communities and businesses become more resilient to a changing climate. Earlier this month we looked at what is meant by Loss and Damage. A dwelling in Kerala lies almost submerged after heavy

• The Directors

  and Defra, this 24x7 operation lies at the forefront of the Met Office delivering impact to the UK and beyond. In this role Richard leads a variety of teams spanning both operational meteorology and digital delivery disciplines.  Richard joined the Met Office in late 1998 after completing his

• Met Office Deep dive: Arctic air brings a cold start to the new year

  remain below zero. Night-time temperatures will be even more severe. Where snow lies, values could plunge to -10°C or -15°C, while towns and cities may see lows around -5°C. Frost will be widespread and persistent, with some areas remaining frozen throughout the day. Looking ahead: Will the cold

• Understanding the Met Office’s WeatherReady preparedness work

  The scheme’s strength lies in its partnerships. By working with organisations like Age UK, the British Veterinary Association, and the Office of Rail and Road, WeatherReady is able to offer specialist advice on a wide range of topics, from looking after friends, family and even pets in different weather

• 10‑day trend: little sign of major change as the unsettled pattern continues

  shaping the current weather pattern is the position of the jet stream. At this time of year, it typically lies further north, but currently it sits well to the south of the UK and remains very active. This south‑shifted jet is funnelling continued wet weather into Iberia, where flooding from intense

• 10-Day Trend: Mixed conditions across the UK

  England, with accumulations potentially reaching around 10 cm over higher ground, adding to existing lying snow. Even lower levels may see a couple of centimetres, which could contribute to disruption. Further south, temperatures remain higher, reducing the risk of snow. Friday into the weekend

• Heat alerts explained as Europe faces extreme temperatures

  there is potential for widespread disruption. Key differences between the two systems While both systems relate to heat, the main difference lies in what they are designed to capture. Heat Health Alerts are centred on public health impacts in England, including the cumulative effects of heat over several days