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in the first two weeks roughly 2°C below average. The cool start to the month was due to northerly and northwesterly winds bringing cold Arctic air across the UK. A low pressure centre developed over Scandinavia in the second week of June, pushing further cold air from the north across the UK. Frontal

extent lower than every year before 2007. Each year, scientific centres around the world submit predictions of September Arctic sea ice extent to the Sea Ice Outlook (SIO), a series of reports published in June, July and August by the Sea Ice Prediction Network (SIPN). The second report of the summer

on the ground, mounted on an aircraft or satellite-based, and can be used to observe the location and vertical profile of aerosols such as volcanic ash. A lidar measures backscattered light from atmospheric targets e.g. aerosols including volcanic ash and Saharan dust, water droplets and ice crystals, using

totals are based on the average value across each county. Lead author and Met Office climate scientist, Mike Kendon, said: “Our new analysis of these observations really shines a light on the fastest changing aspects of our weather as a consequence of climate change. Long term averages can be difficult

of the country, with outbreaks becoming heavy in places—especially over western hills and more generally across the west and northwest later in the day. Some eastern areas may enjoy brief drier and brighter spells, particularly in sheltered spots. Winds will remain light to moderate for most

the morning, although some eastern coastal areas and parts of the far north may remain overcast throughout the day. Elsewhere, conditions will be dry with plenty of sunshine. Winds will be light to moderate for most, though they may be locally fresh along eastern coasts. Temperatures will again be warm

central and northern Scotland. Some of the showers could be heavy and, with light winds, they will be slow moving. Uncertain from the middle of the week Beyond the middle of the week the forecast for the UK is unusually uncertain, though the most likely scenario will see warm air returning across

and ‘thunder snow’. Light snow in areas of southern England Further south parts of Kent and south east England woke to snowfall this morning. This snow spread northwards giving a dusting of snow over the Wealds and Downs of southeast England. Current conditions Friday will continue unsettled

dry and sunny throughout the day. Temperatures will be highest in eastern and southeastern England, where values may reach 19-20°C. Elsewhere, particularly in the west and northwest, it will be cooler with highs generally between 15-18°C. Winds will be light for most, though a strengthening breeze

northwest of Scotland where a weak front will bring cloudier conditions with a chance of some light showers.   Temperatures will be warmer again than Friday, with low 20°Cs widely across the UK and highs reaching 24°C in eastern Wales, the Midlands, East Anglia and the south of England.   Low pressure