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Woman on a smartphone in a snowstorm. Photo: ANATOLII STEPANOV/AFP via Getty Images

How phone signal and WhatsApp is affected by snow

The first few days of 2025 is starting off with a cold snap, as many wake to frosty conditions.

How to keep yourself warm and stay safe during the cold weather

When is it too cold to walk your dog? (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

When it's too cold to walk your dog as Met Office issues warnings

Met Office map shows where in the UK Northern Lights could be visible tonight.

Map shows where in the UK Northern Lights could be visible tonight

A file photo of a test of a public alert system on a mobile phone. Mobile phones will ring out with an alarm this September as the Government tests its emergency alert system.

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Date autumn starts as Hurricane Erin forecast to bring band of rain to UK.

Hurricane Erin forecast to bring band of rain - date autumn starts

The Met Office shares advice on how to stay safe in a storm, as amber and yellow wind warnings are in place.

How to stay safe in Storm Floris as wind warnings in place

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People enjoying a park on a warm day.

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Watch as the Met Office explains the possibility of another heatwave on the way, with temperatures potentially reaching the mid 30s.
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People celebrate the summer solstice at Stonehenge.

Date and forecast for summer solstice as people celebrate in the UK

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The aurora borealis, or northern lights, are visible in parts of Scotland and get more spectacular the further north you go.

Where northern lights could be visible tonight as red alert issued

People walk in the park.

Watch the Met Office’s video forecast for Early May bank holiday

Isolated showers are forecast for parts of the country.

Thundery showers forecast for parts of the UK as cold front moves over

A woman lays near to a blooming cherry blossom tree, as she reads her book.

Watch: Temperatures forecast across the UK for Easter Sunday

Unsettled weather.

Watch: Met Office weather outlook for Good Friday and Easter weekend

The aurora borealis.

Map shows where in Scotland Northern Lights could be visible tonight

Met Office map shows where in Scotland Northern Lights could be visible tonight.

Map shows where in Scotland Northern Lights could be visible tonight

A webcam in Plaški, Croatia caught the spectacle in clear detail.

Glowing white swirl visible across UK - Met Office gives likely cause

A couple walk in heavy rain on the South Parade Pier, in Portsmouth.

Watch: Met Office map shows where thundery showers will hit UK

Met Office map shows where in Scotland Northern Lights could be visible tonight.

Map shows where in Scotland Northern Lights could be visible tonight

Cyclists in the park,

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Watch: Met Office’s UK 5 day weather forecast

Rain and wind are expected today

Met Office map shows where 70mph winds could hit UK

Poor weather often leads to increased safety risks, and additional concerns around the cost of living crisis can also have an impact on the UK’s elderly population.

5 Ways To Help Elderly Family Members, Friends and Neighbours During a Cold Snap

A postman makes his way through the snow.

The three factors the Met Office considers when forecasting snow
A Met Office video shows how the forecaster predicts when snow will fall in the UK.
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Woman walks in stormy conditions.

Watch: Met Office issues 3-month weather outlook for UK

Storms can be a distressing time for our pets.

Storm Herminia: How to keep your dog calm during a storm

Pedestrians battle Storm Éowyn’s strong winds on Princes Street.

Video: Pedestrians battle Storm Éowyn’s strong winds on high street

Storm Eowyn has caused much disruption

Have emergency alert texts been sent during Storm Eowyn

Whilst it can be tempting to make sure your dog gets their walk, stormy weather can be dangerous.

Storm Eowyn: When is it safe to walk your dog in a storm?

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Storm Eowyn: can you take time off work amid red weather warnings?

A rare red weather warning has been issued for Storm Eowyn in Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Storm Eowyn: six things you should never do in a storm

People walk in rain and high winds.

Watch: Storm Éowyn to hit UK this week - what is a weather bomb?

The now open runways at Manchester Airport.

Watch: Met Office issues new snow and ice warnings

Family play on snow covered hill.

Watch: Weather map shows how wintry showers will affect UK tonight

Stranded walkers are rescued from Cairngorms blizzard.

Watch: Moment stranded walkers get rescued during blizzard

Driving in the snow.

Watch: Map shows how snow, sleet and rain will move across UK tonight

Car drives along snowy road.

Watch: Further snow possible - where and when it could snow next

Snow falls in Basingstoke.

Watch: Airports close as snow blankets roads and cars across the UK

Stock image of car being pushed out of snow.

Watch: Snow map shows when and where snow will fall tonight

Stock image of snow in Yorkshire.

Watch: Rare amber health alert issued as 40cm of snow possible

It is "likely to snow" throughout the district next week, the Met Office has shared.

9 of the best weather apps to use as cold snap set to bring snow
Wintry conditions could be on the way 🌨
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The Met Office has warned of snow across the UK this week.

Warnings issued as UK set for heavy rain, wind and snow this New Year

The Met Office predicts damp, mild and cloudy conditions across the UK over the Christmas period

UK Christmas forecast by region as 'White Christmas' hopes dashed

Will it snow on Christmas Day? Met Office doesn't think so

Met Office reveals Christmas Day forecast - will it snow?

Skiing in the popular family resort of La Plagne in the French Alps

Brits yearning for white Christmas are jetting abroad

Time-lapse footage shows change in wind direction as Storm Darragh hits the UK.

Watch: Storm Darragh time-lapse shows moment wind changes direction

Huge waves crash into Porthcawl pier.

Watch: Dramatic live footage shows huge waves crashing onto pier

People battle against the wind and rain.

Watch: Met Office issues rare red warning - weather warnings explained

Strong winds are expected to hit the UK.

Watch: Met Office issues yellow weather warnings for wind and rain

A jogger makes their way through fog on a frosty morning.

Watch: 'Wonky weather' as temperatures drop to -7C and warnings issued

Yellow warnings caution against further rainfall and colder snaps for Ireland, says Met Office

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