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In the Spotlight Weather
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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Weather
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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Climate In the Spotlight Weather
MetMatters guide to COP29
14 November 2024

2024 is on track to be the warmest year on record and the first year above the critical global warming threshold of 1.5°C. That makes the COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, more crucial than ever.

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Climate In the Spotlight Weather
Cut-off lows, cold drops and DANA
07 November 2024

Over a year’s worth of rain falling in a matter of hours. MetMatters investigates the weather phenomena behind Europe’s torrential downpours and devastating flash floods.

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Climate Weather
How healthy is our climate?
11 October 2024

If you want to know what’s going on with the UK's weather, you need to look at a State of the Climate report. With COP29 on our minds, MetMatters takes a look back at 2023.

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Weather
Spider season
26 September 2024

Leaves changing colour, a chill in the air and foggy mornings — all signs of autumn. Oh and don’t forget the spiders. If you are an arachnophobe, it’s probably best to stop reading now.

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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, here's the shortlist.

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Add a tree to your weather station
12 September 2024

Phenology gives an indication of nature's response to weather and climate. Judith Garforth explains why we should add a tree to our weather stations.

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Climate In the Spotlight Weather
Ocean Colour Scene
01 August 2024

There's more to the colour of the sea than you might think. Hayley Evers-King explains how satellite observations help reveal what lies beneath the blue, or not so blue, waters.

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