5 h. ago Met Office reveals '80% chance' of polar vortex collapse that could bring icy blast to UK

Temperatures are expected to plummet across the country after a brief sunny spell

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11 h. ago Scotland snow map shows heavy blizzard to hit after mild March start

A heavy snow storm is forecasted to hit Scotland this week just days after what was the hottest day of year.

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11 h. ago Met Office say 80% chance of polar vortex collapse which could bring severe weather to UK

The phenomenon was behind the Beast from the East seven years ago, which resulted in the death of 17 people

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14 h. ago UK weather: Polar vortex collapse could trigger 'Beast from the East' in days

A sudden stratospheric warming (SSW) is likely this month, weather experts have said - the phenomenon caused the fatal and disruptive Beast from the East in March 2018

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24 h. ago Britain basks in 20 degrees but forecast polar vortex collapse could bring severe cold weather

The warmest day of the year was recorded at 19.7C in Crosby, Merseyside, the Met Office said

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31 h. ago Polar vortex collapse across UK could bring severe cold weather in March

The Met Office says there is an 80 per cent chance of sudden stratospheric warming in March, which could bring severe and cold weather

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62 h. ago Storm dumps heavy snow on northern Arizona, gridlocking Interstate 40

A winter storm has dumped heavy snow across northern Arizona, playing a major factor in a more than 15-mile backup on a major interstate

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3 d. ago UK may see heavy snow as polar vortex collapse now 'highly likely'

The Met Office says there is an 80% chance of the 'Beast from the East' weather phenomenon within days

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3 d. ago Met Office verdict on UK cold snap after hottest day of the year as 'polar vortex collapse' to hit

The Met Office has revealed why an icy blast could follow soaring temperatures this weekend

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4 d. ago UK weather: Hotter than Ibiza! Londoners to enjoy 18C warmth this weekend

Mild temperatures and pleasant conditions are expected throughout the weekend as the Met Office predicts 'fine and dry with sunny spells on Saturday'.

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4 d. ago UK snow maps show exact date polar vortex split will bring 2 inches per hour

Heavy snow is expected in a -5C Arctic blast later this month due to a rare polar vortex and weather maps show the areas of the UK worst affected from the flurries

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4 d. ago Scotland braces for 'severe cold spell' as polar vortex collapse brings snow and

A collapse in the polar vortex could trigger a fierce wintery blast in Scotland

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4 d. ago What is a 'polar vortex collapse' as Met Office warns late cold snap could hit UK

The Met Office warns that icy weather could be on its way to the UK

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4 d. ago Met Office give 'polar vortex collapse' update as Brits could face Arctic blast

Forecasters are now 'confident' of a sudden change in the weather developing this month - meaning a return to snow, ice and frosty temperatures for the UK and Europe

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4 d. ago UK weather: Met Office issues snow forecast over rare polar vortex event in just days

The Met Office has issued an update on the chances of a sudden stratospheric warming event impacting the UK, as weather models continue to show the phenomenon could strike this month

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4 d. ago Polar vortex Met Office warning as UK could face 'frosty Arctic blasts'

The Met Office has warned of a Sudden Stratospheric Warming event that could hit the UK.

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5 d. ago Is a late icy blast on the way? Met Office issues update on 'polar vortex collapse'

A sudden stratospheric warming event could be about to shatter our hopes that the cold weather is over

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5 d. ago Will the UK be affected by polar vortex collapse? Cold snap developing, expert warns

Repeat of devastating Storm Eowyn ‘unlikely’, says Met Office

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5 d. ago Met Office verdict as 'polar vortex collapse' raises fears of new cold snap in UK

A sudden stratospheric warming event is being predicted by several forecasters - and now the Met Office has given its view

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5 d. ago Will the UK be effected by polar vortex collapse? Cold snap developing, expert warns

Repeat of devastating Storm Eowyn ‘unlikely’, says Met Office

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