Summary
The UK has experienced notable weather variations this winter, with southern England seeing much more rain than usual, while parts of Scotland have been drier. Four storms have impacted the region, with Storm Goretti causing significant damage in the southwest.
Key Facts
- The UK had 9% more rain than average overall this winter.
- Southern England is on track for its second-wettest winter on record.
- Some areas, like north-west Scotland, were drier than usual.
- A blocked weather pattern caused rain to repeatedly hit certain areas.
- The weather pattern involved south-easterly winds influenced by pressure changes over Scandinavia.
- Four storms occurred: Bram, Goretti, Ingrid, and Chandra.
- Storm Goretti caused significant damage in Cornwall with winds up to 99 mph.
- A rare red warning from the Met Office highlighted the severity of Storm Goretti's impact.
