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Climate In the Spotlight Weather Pick your favourite weather or climate photo 20 September 2024 Our judges have been deliberating for weeks over this year’s entries for our annual Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year competition, and now it’s your turn. Here’s the shortlist with a quick MetMatters insight to each amazing image.
Weather Sea breeze circulation 27 June 2024 You can't beat a refreshing breeze from the sea on a hot summer's afternoon. Frank Barrow explains the set up behind this local wind, and why local knowledge can beat the supercomputer.
Climate Weather Wildlife and weather photography 16 May 2024 The weather is our favourite topic of conversation in the UK, but surely our pets come a close second? Here are some of the best weather and climate images from our annual weather photography competition that feature an animal or two.
Weather Ensembles: how a forecast comes together 08 May 2024 Frank Barrow explains how ensemble forecasting helps us to better predict our chaotic atmosphere. Meanwhile, Rebecca Gilbert and Ken Mylne discuss why the term "Poor Man's Ensemble" needs to go.
Weather 10 weather terms people often get wrong 29 February 2024 There are surprisingly strict definitions for a host of weather-related phenomena. Read on to find out what the polar vortex actually is, the difference between rain and showers, and why it’s redundant to say “a tornado touched down”.
Climate In the Spotlight Weather Review of 2023 11 January 2024 Extreme weather and climate change continued to dominate the headlines in 2023. MetMatters takes a look back at some of the year's highs and lows.
In the Spotlight Weather White Christmas 07 December 2023 The countdown to Christmas is on and it’s feeling pretty cold when that northerly wind blows. But will we get a White Christmas this year? Here’s what you need to know if you fancy a flutter on festive snow.
In the Spotlight Weather Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year 2023: From dusk to dawn 31 May 2023 If you are wondering what time of day is best to take weather photographs you can’t go far wrong with the hour or so after sunrise, or the hour before sunset. Known as the golden hour, this magical light makes for some beautiful photographs.
Climate In the Spotlight Weather Forecasting in the Channel Islands 31 May 2023 From fog to sunshine and occasional storms, the weather may be changeable but the scenery is always beautiful. Find out what island life is really like for forecasters at Jersey Met.