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• Weekend weather forecast: Another spell of unsettled weather

  weather Author: Met Office Fri 12 Dec 2025 As we approach the weekend, parts of the UK are set for another spell of unsettled weather. While some areas will experience persistent rain and the risk of disruption, others can look forward to drier and brighter spells. There is more rain to come

• “Seven inches of snow”? “Freakish warmth?”: Met Office weather headline review

  , with unsettled conditions likely to persist. The wettest and windiest weather may shift further south as the period progresses. READ MORE: ‘Exact date’ weather forecast headlines and where they come from There’s a chance of some snow over the highest ground in Scotland at times, but this is quite common

• What is the jet stream and how does it affect our weather?

  . Understanding its behaviour helps meteorologists forecast the weather more accurately and helps us prepare for whatever conditions may come our way. You may have seen some mentioning in the media of a 'Caribbean jet stream' and how it might have been responsible for the warmer temperatures we've

• 10-day trend: Fresher conditions on the way, with increasing chances of rain

  , with increasing chances of rain Author: Met Office Thu 13 Aug 2026 After another spell of exceptional heat, the weather pattern across the UK looks set to change during the next 10 days. While temperatures will return closer to seasonal averages for many areas, confidence is lower when it comes to rainfall

• 10-day trend: Cooler and more unsettled weather on the way

  figures in the north to the low to mid‑teens in the south. Overnight temperatures will also dip, and there is a renewed risk of frost in some rural areas during clearer nights. There is some indication that temperatures may begin to recover slightly later in the ten‑day period, but this comes

• Weather bombs: What causes explosive cyclogenesis?

  strong temperature contrasts and a vigorous jet stream come together. While the term itself often attracts attention, the underlying science is well understood and closely monitored by meteorologists. Modern forecasting tools allow forecasters to track developing low-pressure systems days in advance

• Weekend weather: A hot and bank holiday weekend ahead?

  the day. Temperatures here will begin to climb above seasonal averages, setting the stage for a much hotter weekend to come. High pressure builds this weekend, bringing plenty of fine, settled and very warm weather as temperatures rise ☀️🌡️ pic.twitter.com/vENM4zEX4X — Met Office (@metoffice) May 21

• 10-day trend: Cooler, drier for many, but rainfall signals remain uncertain

  another keeps it closer to the west of the UK. Either way, the broad message is that high pressure remains the dominant feature. That means rainfall is likely to remain limited for many areas. While some showers are possible, especially if the early-week low comes further north, there is little sign

• factsheet_21-met-office-history-and-timeline_2024pdf

  . After many proposed conferences failed to come to fruition a conference finally took place at Leipzig from 14–16 August 1872. Among the 52 delegates the Meteorological Office was represented by Scott and the Scottish Meteorological Society by Alexander Buchan. The delegates, who comprised most

• factsheet_21-met-office-history-and-timeline_2024.pdf

  . After many proposed conferences failed to come to fruition a conference finally took place at Leipzig from 14–16 August 1872. Among the 52 delegates the Meteorological Office was represented by Scott and the Scottish Meteorological Society by Alexander Buchan. The delegates, who comprised most