S Bragg

I fear the same.

I'm probably barking up the wrong tree here, but if that does come off that screams "turbo-charged jet stream" to me. Not good for cold prospects here in the UK.

So that's another winter of mild, mild mild eh? Not saying I'm surprised but I am disappointed.

It's about time we saw the back of warmth once and for all until next spring. Roll on the colder weather!

I prefer the cloudy, damp weather, although cold, frosty and sunny is nice too in winter.

I wouldn't say it's gone forever, but it's certainly going to get more difficult to get decent snow and prolonged cold across much of lowland England. And personally, I'm not buying the idea that this winter will be cold.

Well, that's your opinion. I prefer to see less sunshine personally. Good for you!

I'd rather have cloud, damp and drizzle than "glorious" sunshine for a whole month, especially in Autumn.

I'll get my shorts ready then!

I agree. Sadly, some on the mad thread are hyping up the prospects of yet another autumn heatwave. As if we haven't had enough heat already? I sincerely hope not.

Funny you should say that... Yes, proper autumnal out there today and imo better for it. Easier to do stuff around the house when I'm not sweating and sleepless after an overly warm night.

Well not everyone likes warm weather of any type, whether it's spring, summer or autumn. Personally I'm looking forward to the darker evenings and autumnal weather.

I wouldn't be so confident 25c in late September will play out like that. The recent heatwave had some very warm nights, and the longer nights, weaker sun and shorter days did nothing to mitigate them.

Give us a break! We've not long got over one awful September heatwave, let us enjoy Autumn now.

I was feeling a little optimistic about the chance of a cold winter this year but this talk of a delayed IOD has concerned me.