Met Office winter outlook (Oct–Dec): near‑average or mild most likely
Snapshot of temperature, rainfall and wind odds, near‑term windows, and simple regional notes — mobile‑friendly and fast to scan.
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The Met Office three‑month outlook for October to December states a 55% chance of near‑average temperatures, a 30% chance of mild, and a 15% chance of cold conditions. For rainfall, the chance of a near‑average three‑month total is 70%, with 20% for dry and 10% for wet. Wind speed odds are 65% near‑average, 20% windy, and 15% calm. A tendency for higher pressure to the south/southwest and lower pressure to the north is noted.
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Odds Explorer
Statement: “There is an increase in the likelihood of mild conditions through the three‑month period overall.”
Note: “The chances of a wet three‑month period are less than normal.”
Setup: Higher‑than‑normal pressure near the south/southwest and lower to the north favours more northwesterly winds.
Later in the period, brief colder spells and winter hazards have a greater chance due to occasional northwesterly or northerly outbreaks.
Near‑term windows
Regional notes
With northwesterly patterns and lower pressure to the north, rainfall may focus on upland areas in the north and northwest.
Lower chance of being wet and a greater chance of being dry relative to elsewhere.
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Summary
This section presented the stated three‑month probabilities for temperature, precipitation and wind, near‑term windows, and brief regional rainfall notes, with related links for background reading.
