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World weather roundup

Posted on 21 January, 2016 by Met Office Press Office

In this blog we take a look at what’s happening around the world where the weather is straying away from what’s normal or has the potential to bring disruption. North America A deep area of low pressure will bring the … Continue reading →

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Warm but unsettled weekend ahead as cold eases grip on UK

Posted on 10 April, 2013 by Met Office Press Office

The UK is set to see some warmer temperatures this weekend as the colder than average weather seen so far this April eases its grip. Temperatures have been steadily climbing since the exceptionally cold weather towards the start of the … Continue reading →

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Infographic: what to do when it snows

Posted on 22 January, 2013 by Met Office Press Office

With further warnings for snow in the UK our latest infographic covers what to do before, during and after snow fall. See our website for the latest severe weather warnings. To find out more about when warnings are issued and what … Continue reading →

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What is freezing fog?

Posted on 12 December, 2012 by Met Office Press Office

Fog has affected many areas over the last couple of days, which in some places has been freezing. Freezing fog forms in the same way as ‘normal’ fog and is typical in winter, aided by clear skies and calm conditions. … Continue reading →

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What’s in store this winter? Responding to the headlines

Posted on 12 November, 2012 by Met Office Press Office

It seems that it is the time of year for colourful headlines about an impending big freeze. We had them at this time last year, which prompted our Chief Executive to write an opinion piece in The Times. Now we … Continue reading →

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How do we measure snow?

Posted on 6 November, 2012 by Met Office Press Office

Here at the Met Office, we���re already being asked if it’s going to be a White Christmas and there’s always a lot of interest in snow. It’s too early to give forecasts that far ahead, forecasting snow is – after … Continue reading →

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Bitterly cold mornings continue for some this weekend

Posted on 12 February, 2012 by Met Office Press Office

Following a bitterly cold night across eastern England on Friday night, last night was not quite as cold. Friday night saw the lowest temperatures of the winter so far, falling to a biting -15.6C at Holbeach, Lincolnshire. On Saturday night … Continue reading →

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Last night’s temperatures: A night of contrast

Posted on 9 February, 2012 by Met Office Press Office

Freezing temperatures combined with rain in the north to bring treacherous ice conditions across parts of southern Scotland, northern England and north east Wales last night and this morning as temperatures fell well below freezing across Wales, England and southern Scotland. … Continue reading →

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Another cold night across the UK as snow arrives

Posted on 4 February, 2012 by Met Office Press Office

It was another bitterly cold night across the UK last night, especially across England. The coldest place in England was South Newington, Oxfordshire where temperatures fell to -12.4 deg C, beating last night as the coldest night of the winter so … Continue reading →

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