Met Office forecasts criticised

The UK Met Office debates what to do with its long-term and seasonal forecasting after criticism for failing to predict extreme weather.

Some experts say the Met Office should stop longer-term forecasting because it damages the organisation's reputation.
Others maintain that communication of the forecasts must be improved.
The Met Office has been criticised for failing to predict in its seasonal forecasts the UK would suffer this cold winter or the last three wet summers.

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