Professor Gideon Henderson appointed as new Chair of Met Office Scientific Advisory Committee

The Met Office Scientific Advisory Committee (MOSAC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Gideon Henderson as its new Chair, taking over from Dr. Gilbert Brunet after this year’s MOSAC meeting.   MOSAC meets annually to review the Met Office’s Science and Technology programmes, ensuring all research meets customer requirements and strategic aims. The […]

Amber warning for snow issued

An Amber warning for snow is in place covering much of the southwest of the UK until 9pm this evening. Yellow warnings for snow and ice remain in place across parts of Scotland and Northen Ireland while a yellow warning for snow covers parts of southern England. Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Steve Willington, said: “With […]

Snow and ice warnings for a cold week ahead

National Severe Weather Warnings for snow and ice are in place for the week, and are likely to be updated. Overnight snow in Northern Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, and South West England, along with below-freezing temperatures, has meant icy conditions this morning throughout the UK. Today will be another cold day with a mix of rain, […]

2025 begins with a cold snap

The unsettled conditions from the Hogmanay period, with wind and rain for many, will yield to colder conditions as we start to see air from much further north flowing across the UK. Paul Gundersen is a Chief Forecaster for the Met Office. He said: “The coastal gales and rain in the south of the UK […]