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All the latest from the world of weather, including forecasts and weather warnings. Here, you'll also find explainers on topics such as what temperature does it have to be to snow, how to prevent heatstroke, and why storms are named after people.

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Play Video Storm Bram batters the seafront in Penzance, Cornwall, this morning.

How regulars braved 100mph Storm Goretti by heading to the pub

Channel: UK UK January 9, 2026 By Molly Lee
Play Video A man clearing the snow from his car at Glen More, by Loch Morlich as heavy snow continues to cause disruption to many part of the Highlands.

UK 'do not travel' warnings issued with Storm Goretti threatening 11ins of snow

Channel: UK UK January 8, 2026 By Noora Mykkanen
MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 01: A man begs for small change on September 01, 2025 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

How to help people living on the streets during Arctic blast and Storm Goretti

Channel: UK UK January 8, 2026 By Molly Lee
Traditional Norwegian hut amid a snowy landscape.

We're Nordic — British people don't know how to dress for the cold

Channel: Travel Travel January 7, 2026 By Eleanor Noyce
ABOYNE, SCOTLAND - JANUARY 07: Workers clear pavements following heavy snowfall on January 07, 2026 in Aboyne United Kingdom. The Met Office has given a weather warning of disruption to travel as many people return to work and school following the Christmas break. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Cold Weather Payment checker shows if your postcode is eligible for £25

Channel: UK UK January 7, 2026 By Sarah Hooper
This photograph shows a airplane from low cost airline company EasyJet covered with snow during heavy snowfalls which cause flight cancellations at Orly Airport, south of Paris on January 7, 2026. 40% of flights are expected to be cancelled at Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle (CDG) airport and 25% at Orly airport, as snow disrupts air, rail and road traffic across the country, French Transport Minister announced on January 6, 2026. (Photo by Kiran RIDLEY / AFP via Getty Images)

Hundreds of flights and trains cancelled across UK and Europe amid snow chaos

Channel: Travel Travel January 7, 2026 By Courtney Pochin
Play Video ALFORD SCOTLAND - JANUARY 06: A car drives through the snow as people walk in Main Street Alford as Aberdeenshire Council declared a "major incident" as snow continues on January 06, 2026 Alford, Scotland. Severe snow and icy conditions were forecast in Scotland as winter weather continues to sweep across the UK. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

UK to be screwed by eight inches of snow

Channel: UK UK January 7, 2026 By Sarah Hooper
GARTLY, SCOTLAND - JANUARY 06: A man clears snow from a road with a digger near Gartly on January 06, 2026 Gartly Scotland. Severe snow and icy conditions were forecast in Scotland as winter weather continues to sweep across the UK. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

How long is the UK's cold snap going to last?

Channel: UK UK January 7, 2026 By Jen Mills
?? Licensed to London News Pictures. 07/01/2026. London, UK. A commuter slips over in the icy conditions while walking through Little Venice in Westminster, central London, which remains frozen over this morning after days of sub zero temperatures in the capital. Photo credit: Ben Cawthra/LNP

What we can learn from penguins about walking on ice

Channel: UK UK January 8, 2026 By Josh Milton
Ryral village Marham reached the coldest temperatures in the UK last night at -12. Scenes around Marham with ice and snow.

This is what it looks like in the coldest place in the UK after temperatures reached -12

Channel: UK UK January 6, 2026 By Sarah Hooper
Play Video A weather map shows that Australia has become the hottest place in the world right now.

...meanwhile in Australia, temperatures are above 46°C

Channel: World World January 6, 2026 By William Hallowell
A private jet has clearly run into trouble at Biggin Hill Airport, Kent, after skidding off the runway. Eyewitnesses were quick to note the unusual sight. ???Not sure that jet is supposed to be there???? a local observer remarked. Possible Rejected Takeoff Incident Social media buzz suggests the aircraft might have aborted takeoff, with the plane sliding off the runway just before it could get airborne. This theory gains weight thanks to several eyewitness accounts: Stephanie Butcher: ???Rejected take off presumably?????? Paul Edwards: ???Slid off.??? Andrew Baldwinson: ???Looks to have got to 110 knots.??? Flight Details and Impact The jet, registered as D-ISCV, was reportedly scheduled to fly to Geneva. Locals say all inbound flights were being diverted shortly after the incident. ???Looks like all inbound being diverted at the moment,??? confirmed Liam Chadzynski. Fortunately, there's no official word yet on casualties or injuries, but many hope for the best. ???Hopefully no one was hurt,??? said concerned bystander Susan Poorman. Public Reaction As news spreads, social media reactions range from shock to concern: Mark Redgwell: ???Oh dear that is not good.??? Michael Melbourne: ???Oh dear not good.??? Harry Edwards: ???Oh dear.??? Nikki Blake: ???Oops!!??? Emergency services are likely on the scene as investigations continue. We'll update as more info emerges.

£2,300,000 private jet slips off runway after snow and ice hit UK

Channel: UK UK January 6, 2026 By Noora Mykkanen
A woman pushes a shopping trolley in the snow as cold and ice weather warnings are extended by Britain's Met Office, in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, January 5, 2026.

Live map shows the coldest places in the UK after freezing weather continues

Channel: UK UK January 6, 2026 By Jen Mills
Play Video KEELE, ENGLAND - JANUARY 06: Riley Sutcliffe sledges at Keele Hall on January 06, 2026 in Keele, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Snow storms close hundreds of schools after -9°C arctic blast

Channel: UK UK January 7, 2026 By Sarah Hooper
A woman pulls along a dog on a sledge through the snow in Whitley Bay. Temperatures will struggle to get above freezing as many people return to school or work after the festive period. A string of snow and ice warnings are in place across the UK as the Met Office has warned that cold conditions would bring a range of wintry hazards for the next few days. Picture date: Monday January 5, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

Snow storms close hundreds of schools after -9C arctic blast

Channel: UK UK January 6, 2026 By Sam Courtney-Guy
GARTLY, SCOTLAND - JANUARY 06: A man clears snow from a road with a digger near Gartly on January 06, 2026 Gartly Scotland. Severe snow and icy conditions were forecast in Scotland as winter weather continues to sweep across the UK. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

First named storm of the year to hit on Thursday with blizzards and freezing rain

Channel: UK UK January 6, 2026 By Jen Mills
A woman pulls along a dog on a sledge through the snow in Whitley Bay. Temperatures will struggle to get above freezing as many people return to school or work after the festive period. A string of snow and ice warnings are in place across the UK as the Met Office has warned that cold conditions would bring a range of wintry hazards for the next few days. Picture date: Monday January 5, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

Snow and ice sweeps through the UK forcing schools to close and flights cancelled

Channel: UK UK January 5, 2026 By Sarah Ping
A person shovels snow near parked cars which are snowed under as parts of the UK hit with weather warnings

UK weather map reveals where to expect snow this weekend

Channel: UK UK January 3, 2026 By Sarah Ping
The scene in Budleigh Salterton where two people disappeared after a Christmas day swimn. // A search has been called off for two people presumed dead on a Christmas Day swim - after fresh video emerged of the dramatic rescue efforts. Emergency services were called at 10.25am yesterday to the beach at Budleigh Salterton in Devon following concern for people in the water. Devon and Cornwall Police, said a number of people were safely recovered to shore and checked by paramedics. However, two men remain missing and the Coastguard and RNLI have now concluded their searches at the scene. Photo released 26/12/2025

New Year's Day swimmers warned 'don't go into water' after two went missing

Channel: UK UK December 31, 2025 By Josh Layton

'Arctic freeze' to add a chill to New Year's Eve celebrations after temperatures hit -8°C

Channel: UK UK December 31, 2025 By Brooke Davies