Ian Simpson

Sleet and snow fell on Jersey on Christmas Day for the first time since 1970. A cold New Year period looks likely, though snow remains uncertain, while 2025 is set to be the UK's warmest and sunniest year on record.

A wintry start to 2026, but most inland areas are missing out on the snow for now. When will milder weather arrive? And how does this cold spell compare to memorable snowy New Years from the 1970s through to the 2020s?

Storm Goretti left 25,000 Cornwall homes without power after damaging winds, while snow hit the Midlands and Wales. We look at why the east missed out, the milder outlook ahead, and January's notably cold start.

Not every late sudden stratospheric warming brings a cold spring. A northerly blast is on the way next week, but history shows these events can play out very differently - and high pressure looks set to follow.

Last week's chilly north-westerly brought hail and snow showers, but it was a half-hearted cold snap by historical standards. Substantial late March cold snaps have become surprisingly rare since 2010, and another warm March looks set to finish around 8.5C CET.

Storm Dave brings unusually wet and windy weather this Easter, with yellow warnings in force. But a big change follows early next week, with temperatures potentially creeping above 20C in parts of the south.

Despite April warming sharply in recent years, the month's temperature records still stand from the 1940s. Last week's warm spell came close, more warmth is likely ahead, and a strong El Nino later in 2026 could push global temperatures back into record territory.

The next ten days turn colder and drier as high pressure dominates, bringing frequent northerly and easterly winds. Western Britain will be favoured for sunshine, the east cloudier, and an outside chance of some late April snow.

Tracking 60,000 dedicated U.S. shoppers on Amazon across the 2025–2026 sales season, one signal consistently stood out: when shoppers engage with Rufus , they behave differently.

April 2026 was in the top 10 warmest on record, with a CET mean of 10.4C. But a substantial northerly outbreak is on the way, bringing frosts to Scotland and noticeably cooler weather further south.