Temperatures are for the next 24 hours
The first blast of wintry weather has arrived across the northwest of the UK with several centimetres of snow lying across the Scottish Highlands. Peter Gibbs looks at the likelihood of more snow through the week.
Powerful Santa Ana winds have ripped through Southern California toppling trees and powerlines. Susan Powell explains how these winds form.
As our mild and dry autumn draws to a close, John Hammond takes an in-depth look at the meteorology behind this unusual season.
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