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early to speculate whether ice extent will remain at extremely low levels. There is still time this season for the ice to recover but given the record lows we have seen we have to remain concerned about the likelihood of a record low winter maximum.” More by Press Office 'Volcanic' heat maps? 600-mile

0.5ᵒC everywhere (with an average difference of 0.1ᵒC on a temperature increase of 2.5ᵒC for the British Isles as a whole). Fixing the graupel code error also significantly 2 impacts simulated present-day precipitation in winter, with the fixed-code run somewhat wetter although still not as wet

, Northern Ireland and northern England. Following this the temperatures returned to around average for many and below average for northern areas. Scotland in particular saw cooler than average temperatures in the second half of the month. On the 22nd, the 12th named storm of the season arrived: Storm Lilian

review Mist, fog, and haze: What's the difference? Eight interesting facts about Autumn Fact checking climate information Met Office week ahead: Wet, windy but with hints of change Hurricanes, typhoons and tornadoes: What’s the difference? Why do we have seasons? How changing weather patterns

the weather affect our mental health? Author: Press Office 13 May 2025 As the seasons shift and the skies change, many of us notice subtle, or sometimes not-so-subtle, changes in our mood, energy, and overall wellbeing. But is it just in our heads, or does the weather really affect our mental health

With just days to go, how close are we to breaking spring records? Author: Press Office 30 May 2025 The weather has been a hot topic of conversation this spring, and for good reason. From record-breaking sunshine hours to long-stretches of high temperatures and very low rainfall, it’s been a season that’s

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. In the past few decades there has been an increase in annual average rainfall over the UK, particularly in Scotland for which the most recent decade (2008-2017) has been on average 4% wetter than 1981-2010 average. Summers in the UK, for the most recent decade (2008-2017), have been on average 17

Office 10-day trend: Wet and windy into Autumn Author: Press Office 28 August 2025 As summer comes to an end, the UK is already experiencing a distinctly autumnal feel. The latest Met Office 10-Day Trend points to a period dominated by unsettled conditions, with low pressure systems bringing spells

: A regional breakdown A complex frontal system ahead Attention now turns to a frontal system approaching from the northwest. This feature is proving tricky to forecast due to its splitting structure. A cross-section of the atmosphere reveals a leaning front with higher wet bulb potential temperatures