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Summary Arctic sea ice has likely reached its seasonal minimum. At 4.23 million sq km, this is the 6th lowest in the satellite record (since 1979). Extent at minimum was very low on the Pacific side of the Arctic but nearer average on the Atlantic side. Antarctic sea ice extent remains

in 2012. Regional conditions This year, extent at minimum was particularly low in the Beaufort Sea north of Alaska (Figure 3), which is likely to be associated with a very early start to melting in this region. It was also very low in the Laptev Sea north of Siberia, due to frequent movement of warm

of snow may affect some of the highest routes, this combining with very strong winds to lead to some difficult travel conditions. At lower levels a combination of heavy rain and very strong winds will dominate.” Met Office warnings highlight the possibility for transport disruption, power cuts

are expected to reach 75mph, or even 80mph, in exposed coastal locations today, while inland areas are expected to see gusts of 60-65mph. Storm Debi will move into the North Sea during Monday evening. Storm Debi has developed, in part, because of a very strong jet stream crossing the Atlantic. The core

Sea coastlines, Scottish Islands, and other areas of high ground further inland. Heavy rain will accompany the strong winds, particularly in the west, making for very poor weather conditions, especially on roads. For those away from warnings, conditions will still be blustery and wet at times

. Sunday night will be a very cold night, especially in areas with lying snow where temperatures could get as low as -12°C. Thank you to everyone who has sent in #snow pictures today, here's a selection from central parts where some have seen more than a foot of snow #loveukweather pic.twitter.com

The team of six British divers have been recognised at this year’s Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards, presented with the award for Outstanding Bravery. 27 year-old Josh, who joined the Met Office in 2015 said: “I’m very proud to be recognised for what my fellow divers and I did that week in June

evidence; or  · a response is provided but it raises one or more unacceptable concerns in relation to the quality of the Bid and/or the Bidder’s ability successfully to deliver the Requirement and/or represents a serious risk to the Met Office  1 Point  Major Concerns  Overall, the Met Office has very

; or  · a response is provided but it raises one or more unacceptable concerns in relation to the quality of the Bid and/or the Bidder’s ability successfully to deliver the Requirement and/or represents a serious risk to the Met Office  1 Point  Major Concerns  Overall, the Met Office has very low confidence

the UK since storm Eunice on 18 February 2022. Storm Jocelyn, named by the Irish meteorological service Met Éireann, was less severe for the UK overall, but wind gusts were still very strong across northern areas. Cairngorm Summit recorded a gust of 122Kt (140mph). Weather impacts Storm Isha brough