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What’s bringing the cold weather to Europe and the UK?

Posted on 9 February, 2012 by Met Office Press Office

The current cold weather across Europe is in sharp contrast to the mild, wet and windy conditions across much of Europe through December and January. The cause of the cold conditions is the development of a large ‘blocking’ anticyclone over … Continue reading →

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