First snow of season for some as Arctic air to sweep in across UK

There is an increasing signal for our weather to turn much colder into next week - but does that mean snow?

UK snow risk as Arctic air sweeps in

Much colder weather is set to arrive across the UK next week, bringing widespread frosts, plunging temperatures and for some areas, snow.

Winter Storm in Colorado: Denver Hit With First Major Snow of the Season

The National Weather Service said snowfall accumulations from Friday into Saturday morning could be significant, with 12 to 20 inches expected south of Denver.

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Election Day forecast: Heavy rain, snow, record heat could impact voters

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Ofwat could be scrapped in sweeping review of failing UK water industry

Environment secretary says new commission will consider all options regarding water regulator

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Vandy is ruining seasons across the South ... and loving every minute of it

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UK air traffic control failure cost up to £100mn, finds review

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UK's first Chinese parliamentarian dies at 74

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Ravouvou double as Bristol beat Saints to go top

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Notre Dame's bells ring out across Paris for the first time since fire

The bells of Notre Dame tolled in Paris on Friday for the first time since the 2019 fire that threatened to destroy the Parisian landmark.

Notre Dame bells ring out across Paris for the first time since fire

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UK apologizes for child's death in case that made air pollution in low-income areas a national issue

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UK apologizes for child's death in case that made air pollution in low-income areas a national issue

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Passenger duty will increase 50 per cent for the largest private jets in 2026

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Ryanair warns air travel tax rises mean 10% of its UK flights could be cut

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UK inflation falls below 2% for first time since 2021 in boost to Rachel Reeves

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Welsh village becomes UK area where everyone has ultrafast broadband

Before the changes, one resident said it was quicker to send a postcard than message.

FirstFT: Harris calls on America to ‘turn the page’ on Trump

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