Tag Archives: wintry showers

Snow in late April, more common than you may think

Posted on 27 April, 2016 by Met Office Press Office

This week many places have seen the type of weather you may usually associate with winter than late April, with wintry showers observed as far south as southern counties of England. However, snow at this time of year is not … Continue reading →

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Windy this weekend, but Storm Clodagh looks unlikely

Posted on 26 November, 2015 by Met Office Press Office

UPDATE : Saturday 28 November 2015 – Met Eireann names Storm Clodagh Original post: Thursday 26 November 2015 – This weekend the UK will see some unsettled, windy weather and the Met Office have issued a yellow be aware National … Continue reading →

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Turning colder for this weekend

Posted on 18 November, 2015 by Met Office Press Office

Cold weather is expected this weekend courtesy of an arctic maritime airmass spreading across the country from the north. Everyone will notice a change in the weather after the second mildest start to November on record. On Friday the cold … Continue reading →

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Why are we now seeing colder weather across the UK?

Posted on 16 January, 2015 by Met Office Press Office

Over recent weeks, we have spoken about the very strong jet stream across the Atlantic, driving areas of intense low pressure towards the UK. This has bought spells of very wet, windy but relatively mild conditions to the country. As … Continue reading →

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