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

This science story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include El Niño and UK.

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United Kingdom · Europe
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BBC News
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El Niño, UK
Section
Science

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