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Gloomy Skies to Lift as UK Prepares for Changeable Weather
18 Oct
Summary
- High-pressure system "anticyclonic gloom" triggering overcast, sunless days
- Forecast shows pattern collapsing over the weekend, bringing brighter intervals
- Met Office denies reports of "barrage of snow" hitting the UK
The UK has been enduring a prolonged period of gloomy, dismal weather, but a change is on the horizon. According to the Met Office, the recent spell of grey skies and miserable conditions was triggered by a high-pressure system dubbed "anticyclonic gloom." This system has been locking moisture and low cloud close to the surface, resulting in still, overcast days with minimal sunshine.
However, the weather agency now says this pattern is poised to collapse over the coming weekend. Brighter intervals and more changeable weather are anticipated to follow, providing a welcome respite from the dreary conditions. While there have been reports suggesting a "barrage of snow" is set to batter the UK, the Met Office has clarified that the current forecast does not support the notion of a widespread snow event.
The impending shift in the weather is sure to be a relief for many, as the past few weeks have felt like an endless stretch of grey skies and dismal weather. With the high-pressure system set to dissipate, the UK can look forward to a more dynamic and varied weather pattern in the days ahead.
