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Meteorological autumn has arrived

[Published 06:20 01/09/2026]

Looking across the Bulbourne Valley 1. Posted by Brian Gaze

The meteorological autumn begins today, but based on the astronomical calendar, it doesn't start until 23 September. Regardless, it is a season of big contrasts. Early on very warm or even hot periods remain possible, but by November the chance of cold conditions increases rapidly. In fact, the last two Novembers brought more snow to parts of the south than the following winters....READ IN FULL

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