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The difference between meteorological and astronomical seasons
19 February 2025

Why are the dates of the seasons different for meteorologists and astronomers?

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Animal magic
01 February 2025

Croaking frogs, huddling sheep and cows lying down. There are plenty of tales about animals forecasting the weather, with 2nd February a key date for the end of winter predictions.

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Climate Weather
Artificial snow and Europe's ski season
30 January 2025

Climate change is already affecting Europe’s winters, with the use of artificial snow makers on the rise. Kirsty McCabe reports from Andorra.

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Climate In the Spotlight Weather
Review of 2024
14 January 2025

How was 2024 for you? MetMatters takes a look back at some of the year's highs and lows.

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Climate In the Spotlight Weather
World exceeds 1.5°C threshold for entire year for the first time
10 January 2025

2024 was the hottest year ever recorded, with Earth’s average temperature going beyond the 1.5°C warming level for the first time. A rise of 1.5 degrees might not sound like much, so why is this such a big deal?

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Climate In the Spotlight
Winter wildfires signal new era of threat in California's fire season
09 January 2025

Strong Santa Ana winds fanned devastating wildfires in January 2025. ABC10 Chief Meteorologist Monica Woods talked to atmospheric scientist Dr Neil Lareau to find out more.

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Climate attribution: linking extreme weather
12 December 2024

Is climate change to blame when it comes to extreme weather events, making them more frequent and more intense? MetMatters takes a look at attribution studies.

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White Christmas
25 November 2024

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.

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Winter weather FAQ
21 November 2024

Will we get snow, why didn't I get snow, what is freezing rain and will we have a White Christmas? Find out the answers to the most frequently asked winter weather questions.

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