All news on the topic: Met Office

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Huge 756-mile-long warning for snow and ice - see full list of areas affected
As an Arctic blast hits Britain, the Met Office has issued weather warnings for an area totalling 756 miles, which extends from Lewick in Shetland, Scotland, to Tenby in Wales
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'Cold Arctic air' and snow hits Britain today - check if your area is affected
Through the middle of next week, the chance for snow increases across many regions due to cold air firmly in place over the UK - with southern parts of the UK seeing snowfall by Wednesday
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Full list of places Met Office says will see snow during Arctic blast today
Forecasters have warned of the risk of disruption due to snow, ice and wind starting from Saturday evening. Most of Scotland and Northern Ireland will experience freezing conditions
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Full list of regions under cold weather alert with urgent warning for vulnerable
The over-65s have been advised to take extra precaution when stepping outside over the next few days, after forecasters issued a yellow health alert for across the UK
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Met Office maps show worst-hit areas as ice and snow on the way to Britain
Scotland will be the worst-hit region as snow showers are forecast starting from tomorrow. The Met Office said temperatures could drop to -4C in some areas, and ice patches are likely
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First thing you should do if your pipe bursts in freezing temperatures
Frozen pipes can burst as they begin to thaw out. With temperatures plunging below zero expected to hit parts of the UK - it's important to know what you should prioritise if you discover a burst pipe
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Arctic blast sees Met Office warning across 325 miles - list of areas affected
An Arctic blast set to hit Brits at the start of this week has seen the Met Office issue a yellow weather warning across a 325-mile stretch of the country, with affected areas set for 10cm of snow
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Full list of areas to see snow as arctic blast brings -9C chill and 10cm of snow
Weather warnings are in effect for Sunday and Monday, with four inches of snow and -9C temperatures expected in parts of the country as Brits brace themselves for a frigid week
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Met Office map shows areas snow and ice will hit amid 'cold Arctic air' blast
Some places will see as much as 10cm of snow this weekend, the Met Office said - with freezing conditions due to hit the whole UK by the middle of next week, bringing travel chaos
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Met Office verdict on claims 'three snow storms to blast Britain in one week'
The Met Office has spoken out on reports that parts of the UK are set for 'potentially disruptive snow' in three separate snow storms as cold air remains in place across the country
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Exact areas snow will hit as Arctic blast set to batter Britain
Maps suggest Edinburgh and Carlisle will be among the areas affected by snow early on Monday morning, with the Scottish Highlands seeing up to 12cm of snow by Tuesday
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Yellow weather warning issued as 10cm of snowfall sparks fears of travel chaos
The Met Office's weather warnings for snow and ice state 10cm of snow is expected, particularly across Grampian, Highlands and Eilean Siar and Orkney & Shetland as soon as Monday
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Cold health warnings over heart attacks as temperatures plunge below zero today
A yellow cold health warning is in place across England this morning and lasting until lunchtime amid fears for people who are aged over 65 and with pre-existing health conditions
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Exactly when huge snowstorm will leave entire country blanketed - shocking map
A wintry snowstorm is expected to strike the UK from the weekend before snow covers much of the country next week, with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) having put a cold-health alert in force
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Urgent cold health warning update as 'plunge of cold Arctic air' hits UK
All regions of England have currently been placed under a yellow alert as colder weather is set to hit the country next week, putting the most vulnerable people at risk
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Urgent health warning ahead of huge cold snap and temperatures of -8C
A freezing plume of Arctic air will see temperatures plummet in the coming days bringing snow and sleet, the Met Office has warned, with the UKHSA issuing a Cold-Health Alert for the elderly and vulnerable
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Government issues new 7-day alert for whole of England as UK braces for snow
The UKHSA, which is the government body responsible for public health protection, has warned that the plunging temperatures could cause ab “increase in mortality”
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New snow maps show length of Britain to be hit by 2 'blizzards' in 24 hours
With snow expected soon, the Met Office have addressed details around the location of "serious dumps" - as fascinating weather maps, created by WX Charts, emerge
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Brits brace for 200-mile-wide Arctic blast and 'worst snowstorm since 2009'
The Met Office has warned of “substantial snow” and “wintry hazards” as frigid air hits the UK this weekend, alongside government yellow and amber alerts for "disruptive snow"
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Freezing conditions to keep Britain in its grips today ahead of wintry snowstorm
High pressure is set to ensure today's weather remains dry and cold for most of the country today, particularly in the south, while other areas can expect a little drizzle and cloud
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Pensioner stranded on her 94th birthday as flood completely surrounds bungalow
Pensioner Audrey Elliott was looking forward to spending time with her nephew from Las Vegas only for her home in River Thames in the Berkshire village of Wraysbury to be surrounded by flood water
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Shoppers stack discounts to beat the cold snap with heaters from £1.15
Bargain hunters are choosing from several different heaters in Argos' January sale available for less than £5 thanks to a money-saving website
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Milder weather but temperatures stay low as UK recovers from -11C Arctic freeze
The mercury dropped to a chilly minus 11.1C overnight on Tuesday, according to the Met Office, as forecasts show a thawing in temperatures still several days away
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Exact date snow likely to fall in UK as winds reach up to 63mph in Arctic blast
The Met Office has offered new detail on the UK weather forecast for the next few days and the weekend, during which it is reported snow is due to fall in some areas of the country
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UK snow bomb mapped as weather charts show huge Arctic blast set to strike UK
Britain appears to be on the cusp of a fierce snow deluge and new weather maps show when it will hit the hardest and which regions should brace for the in-coming Arctic blast