Met Office gives first verdict on winter weather outlook
Met Office gives three-month winter weather outlook
- The Met Office's three-month winter outlook for October to December predicts average to mild temperatures for the UK.
- There is a 55 per cent chance of "near average" temperatures and a 30 per cent chance of "mild" conditions, with only a 15 per cent chance of a cold season.
- The forecast indicates a 70 per cent chance of "near average" precipitation, with a lower likelihood of a wet period overall.
- Regional variations in rainfall are expected, with upland areas in the north and northwest likely to be wetter, while the east and south could be drier.
- Wind conditions are most likely to be "near average" at 65 per cent, with a 20 per cent chance of windier conditions and 15 per cent for calm.