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Thanks to a wetter than usual summer in the UK, we have been treated to a breath-taking burst of autumn hues.

Andy Jasper, Director of Gardens and Parklands at the National Trust, told ´óÏó´«Ã½ Weather, "This year's wet summer weather was gratefully soaked up by trees across our gardens and parks. After last year's drought, the long-awaited rain came as welcome relief, giving trees a chance to hydrate and gear up for the firework of reds, ambers, yellows and browns we've been enjoying in recent weeks."

The excess moisture and gradual shift to cooler weather extended the autumn magic in 2023, keeping the green chlorophyll in leaves a bit longer.

It's not just the leaves that are telling a captivating story this season. The increased moisture has encouraged prolific berry production, providing pretty scenes as well as essential food for wildlife. But as in folklore, does this berry production also indicate a harsh winter to come?

´óÏó´«Ã½ Weather's Sarah Keith-Lucas says, "Forecasts for the coming winter don't show any clear signals for a particular weather type to dominate, but there is a slightly higher chance of a colder spell developing later in the season."

´óÏó´«Ã½ Weather Watchers have beautifully captured this year's radiant autumn spectacle.

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