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. Accelerate, brake, steer, and change gear as smoothly as possible to reduce the risk of skidding. Using a higher gear can help with grip on packed ice and manage engine power for better traction. Walking or cycling in icy weather Leave the house five minutes earlier than usual to avoid rushing, which

, but significant changes are on the horizon. A trough in the jet stream over the Atlantic is forecast to disrupt the current pattern, pushing an area of low pressure towards the west of the UK. By Monday, the jet stream is expected to return to a more typical position for this time of year, steering cooler

moving in, drivers are going to once again need to be ready to cope with difficult driving conditions in the run up to the new year. "The most important thing they should do is reduce their speeds, especially on exposed and upland roads, and to always keep a firm hold of the steering wheel to avoid

on the western side of the UK. We strongly urge drivers to avoid exposed coasts and higher routes where the impact of the very strong winds is most likely to be felt. “It’s vital to slow down, keep a firm grip on the steering wheel at all times, and be prepared for the buffeting effect which can occur when

the steering becoming unresponsive, slow down gradually as it probably means that water is preventing the tyres from gripping the road.” The risk of scattered heavy showers and thunderstorms tends to diminish over the weekend, with any activity being restricted to northern Britain. Away from

to develop, this jet oriented such that these lows will then be steered across the Atlantic towards the UK. The weather looks set to turn more unsettled later this week 🌧️ 🌬️ Find out the details here ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/hVV2OS4NIf — Met Office (@metoffice) January 20, 2025 Chris continued

for the end of the week The jet stream will pick up an area of low pressure and steer it towards the UK Heavy rain and strong winds are likely for some, so keep up to date with the forecast 🌧️🌬️ pic.twitter.com/Fs8l6YcUgo — Met Office (@metoffice) October 28, 2025 As we move into Thursday night, spells

scale hydrological cycle. Arctic/Subarctic Ocean Fluxes (ASOF) We contribute in an advisory capacity to the ASOF international programme as part of its science steering committee. NERC RAPID-WATCH programme In collaboration with the NERC RAPID-WATCH programme, we are contributing to the development

of air over parts of North America is generating a stark contrast in temperatures across the continent, acting to strengthen the jet stream resulting in deeper low pressure systems being able to develop, this jet oriented such that these lows will then be steered across the Atlantic towards the UK

for the end of the week The jet stream will pick up an area of low pressure and steer it towards the UK Heavy rain and strong winds are likely for some, so keep up to date with the forecast 🌧️🌬️ pic.twitter.com/Fs8l6YcUgo — Met Office (@metoffice) October 28, 2025 As we move into Thursday night, spells