Could the earliest weakening of the polar vortex on record bring UK snow?

BBC Science Friday 06 November 2026, 01:22 UTC 1 min read

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An unprecedented early weakening of the polar vortex is causing uncertainty amongst experts over the impact it will have on UK weather as Simon King explains.

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Could the earliest weakening of the polar vortex on record bring UK snow?

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