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Will El Niño and the polar vortex bring snow to the UK this winter?

BBC News Science and Environment · 9 October 2026 at 00:03

Will El Niño and the polar vortex bring snow to the UK this winter?

The developing El Niño may impact the UK's weather prospects this autumn and winter but cold conditions are far from guaranteed.

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Will El Niño and the polar vortex bring snow to the UK this winter?

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