Weather is currently dominated by high pressure, leading to prolonged dry spells. While summer sees warm, sunny conditions, autumn and winter bring potential for ‘anticyclonic gloom,’ with trapped moisture causing fog and low clouds. This phenomenon reduces air quality and can lead to days with no sunshine, as recorded in parts of the country. However, Eastern Scotland has enjoyed sunny breaks, notably in Leuchars, where clear skies prevailed on November 3. The contrast highlights the varied effects of this persistent high pressure across the region.