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Deep Dive: From fog to frost: Is the polar vortex responsible?
After a foggy start to November, the UK’s weather is beginning to change.
November weather records: the UK’s warmest, coldest, wettest and windiest extremes
November marks the transition from autumn into meteorological winter, and the UK’s weather records show just how varied the month can be.
Week ahead: Cold, fog and wintry showers for some in the week ahead
A distinctly cold spell of weather is set to affect the UK this week, with fog, frost and some wintry showers all featuring in the forecast.
Weekly weather quiz November 6: Test your knowledge!
Do you keep a close eye on the weather, or do you just enjoy talking about it? Either way, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test with this week’s Met Office weather quiz.
Weekend weather: A grey and chilly forecast, but will the sunshine break through?
High pressure will remain firmly in charge of the UK’s weather this weekend, bringing plenty of dry conditions but also trapping areas of cloud, mist and fog.
“Big freeze”? “Snow flurries”? Weather headline review
With November underway, some weather headlines have turned their attention towards snow, freezing temperatures and the prospect of a widespread cold spell.
What is the stratospheric polar vortex and how does it affect UK weather?
High above the Arctic, strong winds in the stratosphere can play an important role in shaping winter weather patterns across the Northern Hemisphere.
10-day trend: A change on the way as high-pressure retreats?
After a prolonged spell of largely settled weather, a change is on the way for the UK during the next 10 days.
Deep dive: Could changes high above the Arctic influence the UK’s weather?
The stratospheric polar vortex high above the North Pole is currently being disturbed, with signs that a sudden stratospheric warming (SSW) is developing.
October 2026 weather stats: A county breakdown
October 2026 brought a mix of mild conditions, plentiful sunshine and some notable contrasts in rainfall across the UK.
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