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• barometer-issue-35.pdf

  the infamous snowy / windy / cold / sunny winter of 2016-17? I just hoped it wouldn’t be another wet winter. Winter 2015-16 was the second wettest on record; 2013-14 was the wettest in a series extending back to 1910. Those seasons were dominated by a powerful jet stream over the Atlantic, spawning

• An unsettled and chilly week for the UK

  Storm Ewan was named by Met Éireann, the Irish Met service, as the fifth named storm of the season on Saturday night. Storm Ewan brought strong winds to southern areas of Ireland on Sunday 26 February

  and hill snow in some areas. Chief Meteorologist Andy Page said: “Polar Maritime air is becoming established across the UK with colder conditions expected for the next few days, but nothing unusual for late winter. The week will be characterised by wet and windy spells across the southern half of the UK

• Weekend weather forecast: Colder, breezier and showery for many

  to be the coldest pair of days so far this season, not unusual for the time of year but a clear step change nonetheless. Expect a chilly start on Saturday, with some spots down in the mid to low single figures, and a cold feel in the wind throughout the day. Saturday: Bracing northerlies, sunshine and showers

• The Met Office and the rail sector: Keeping the UK on track

  and flooding to autumn leaf-fall and extreme heat, adverse conditions can disrupt services, damage infrastructure, and pose safety risks. Poor adhesion, caused by wet or leaf-covered tracks, is a significant issue, costing the rail industry and wider society an estimated £355 million every year

• Met Office weekend weather: Storm Amy brings unsettled conditions

  conditions Author: Press Office Fri 3 Oct 2025 As we head into the first weekend of October, all eyes are on Storm Amy, the first named storm of the 2025-2026 season. The Met Office is closely monitoring this developing system, which is set to bring a spell of very unsettled weather, particularly

• 10-day trend: Unsettled weather before warmer conditions develop

  conditions develop later. Showers will continue overnight, especially in the north and west, before gradually becoming fewer. It will be a cooler night, with some places falling into single figures and most areas remaining in the low teens. Wet weather returning on Friday Many places will begin Friday

• Understanding the Foehn effect and its impacts

  recorded in the United States. READ MORE: What role does convection play in weather? In the UK, foehn events are most commonly observed in the Scottish Highlands. Moist westerly winds from the Atlantic are forced over the mountains, bringing wet weather to the west while the east enjoys warmer

• Weekend weather: Turning cooler with sunshine, showers and a chance of frost

  bringing wetter and windier weather, especially across western areas. Eastern parts are expected to see less rain and lighter winds.  READ MORE: 10-day trend: High pressure brings a quieter spell, but how long will it last? Deep dive: From deep low to strong high October weather extremes: from late

• Where were Storm Austen’s strongest wind gusts recorded?

  will be brief, with Storm Boelo expected to bring a wet and windy weekend to much of the UK, with the strongest winds expected across Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England. Gusts of 60 to 70 mph are possible, with potentially higher speeds in exposed locations. Heavy rain will spread eastwards

• March weather extremes: a closer look at March's current weather records

  (15 March 1990), a remarkable total even by the standards of this famously wet region. Other significant rainfall events include 177.2 mm at Seathwaite, Cumbria, on 28 March 2021, 118.6 mm at Honister Pass in 2023, and 112 mm at Cwm Dyli in Gwynedd in 2024, reflecting the consistency with which