Winter, spring, summer and autumn (apologies if you were about to sing “fall”). If you feel that our seasons have changed over the decades, you’re right. A Climate Central analysis reveals that all four seasons have warmed since 1970, with spring the UK’s fastest-warming season.

A lot has happened since the Royal Meteorological Society was founded, MetMatters takes a look back at some of the significant weather and climate events since 1850.

Kirsty McCabe, Editor of MetMatters, joined weather and climate professionals to share insights, experiences, challenges and innovations in weather forecasting, meteorology and related fields. And of course, we took time out to enjoy the snow.

Why are the dates of the seasons different for meteorologists and astronomers?

2025 marks 175 years since the Royal Meteorological Society was founded. MetMatters loves a party, so we’ll be bringing you lots of content to celebrate this major milestone.

Croaking frogs, huddling sheep and cows lying down. There are plenty of tales about animals forecasting the weather, with 2nd February a key date for the end of winter predictions.

Climate change is already affecting Europe’s winters, with the use of artificial snow makers on the rise. Kirsty McCabe reports from Andorra.

How was 2024 for you? MetMatters takes a look back at some of the year's highs and lows.

2024 was the hottest year ever recorded, with Earth’s average temperature going beyond the 1.5°C warming level for the first time. A rise of 1.5 degrees might not sound like much, so why is this such a big deal?