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heavier rain further west. A colder turn: Arctic air and the risk of snow As Storm Benjamin moves away, it will usher in a change in wind direction, drawing in a northerly flow and bringing cold arctic air across the UK. This will cause temperatures to drop sharply, with brisk, strong winds making

: A colder spell gives way to changeable weather Author: Press Office 20 November 2025 As we move deeper into November, many across the UK will have noticed a sharp drop in temperatures. The question on everyone’s mind: how long will this cold spell last, and what can we expect as we look ahead

 meant there could be some sharp contrasts with, for example, some parts of London receiving much closer to average rainfall.  In addition, despite the mid-month heatwave, some unsettled and thundery conditions were in force for much of the second part of the month, which even saw Storm Evert named

the low passes over Scotland and winds could sharply fall for a time before quickly strengthening again. Blustery wintry showers will remain through Saturday as the low moves away. Northern England Yellow warning for snow 03:00 until 12:00 Friday. Amber warning for wind from 06:00 until 21:00 Friday

sharply. Looking ahead, model ensembles suggest a gradual decline in temperatures, with the most noticeable cooling in eastern areas. Further west, the picture is less clear, as low pressure systems could bring milder air from the south or southwest. After an exceptionally mild spell, conditions

: Arctic chill brings wintry hazards Author: Press Office 18 November 2025 The UK is set for a markedly colder spell this week, as Arctic air sweeps southwards, bringing a mix of wintry hazards, sharp frosts, and unsettled weather. Here’s a look at what to expect in the coming days.  Arctic air takes

, but the north-east stayed dry. The 20th was cold and bright in the north and south-east, cloudier elsewhere, with some showers in Cornwall. There was a sharp frost in the south-east on the 21st, followed by a sunny day, but cloudier milder weather spread from the north-west. Rain and hill snow spread south

, there are no signs of a prolonged mild spell, as colder air remains close to the north of the UK. The temperature pattern will be up and down, with London seeing a sharp rise followed by a gradual drop, and Edinburgh experiencing less dramatic changes but still some fluctuations. In summary

square km below the 1981-2010 average. Notably, extent dropped sharply at the end of March, leading to a period of record low extent lasting until late April. This occurred in association with strong southerly winds in the Bering Sea and Barents Sea regions, and rapid sea ice retreat in these areas

, with a hint of an easterly breeze developing. However, this is not expected to bring a sharp drop in temperatures, as the North Sea and near continent are not particularly cold at present. Instead, temperatures will likely return closer to average. Uncertainty and the role of high pressure Probability