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set up with further spells of rain, wind and snow Author: Met Office 3 February 2026 The UK’s weather pattern shows little sign of shifting this week, with a familiar setup continuing to steer our conditions. Over recent weeks, we have seen a persistent combination of cold air to the northeast

. This powerful ribbon of wind is being fuelled by repeated outbreaks of cold air over eastern Canada and the northeastern United States. As a result, the Atlantic is becoming a breeding ground for areas of low pressure, which are then steered towards the UK. These low-pressure systems are encountering

of air high in the atmosphere, is helping to steer these weather systems towards us. This week, the jet stream will play a key role in pushing areas of low pressure across the country, bringing spells of rain and strong winds, particularly to southern regions. On Tuesday, one area of low pressure

Programme Board and Steering Committee, has been informed by consultation with the Met Office, with domain experts from across the UKRI community and from within UKAEA. This Science Plan is intended to complement the ExCALIBUR activities that are funded through the UKRI Research Councils and the Met

. This will provide key information on the progress of the programme and will be a repository for key documentation for dissemination of the ExCALIBUR benefits and outcomes. International connections / the Exascale community The programme, supported by the ExCALIBUR Steering Committee, have made initial

said: “January has been exceptionally wet because we’ve seen a very persistent Atlantic weather pattern. A strong jet stream has repeatedly steered low-pressure systems towards the UK, bringing frequent spells of rain and wind. With little opportunity for drier conditions in between, the ground has

and drifts away, the pressure pattern across the UK becomes increasingly slack. This lack of strong steering winds is a key feature of the forecast, allowing mist, fog, and low cloud to develop and linger in places. At the same time, subtle shifts in moisture and weak frontal features will cause showery

the progression of low-pressure systems. This setup leaves the UK under a repetitive pattern: low pressure trying to push in from the southwest while a persistent easterly block keeps steering weather fronts northward and preventing a full transition to more settled conditions. The result

the storm track well south of the UK. The resulting weather pattern: systems stuck over the UK With the jet stream displaced, low‑pressure systems emerging from the Atlantic have been steered towards southwest Europe. When these systems reach the UK, another factor comes into play: a block of cold air over

multi-disciplinary knowledge by fostering cross-disciplinary links and expanding these across a broad community. This will be achieved by: o o o Engaging with the Clean Air Champion and Clean Air Steering Committee. Hosting a series of workshops bringing together air quality researchers, health experts