Why Is London So Gray and Foggy Right Now? Anticyclonic Gloom Explained

London has a rather unfair reputation for being perpetually grey. Gray buildings, gray suits, gray sidewalks, gray skies. This city is actually one of them. Europe’s greenestWe want you to know. But you’re right, it’s to have It has been particularly dull and dreary lately.

In recent days there has been a notable lack of sunshine, little rain, and much fog and haze; much more than usual for this time of year. And it’s likely to stay that way for a while. Here’s why.

Why is London so gray right now?

Bad weather is a result of high pressure in the atmosphere. It brought with it low clouds and minimal wind.

The Met Office said this weather phenomenon is known as ‘anticyclonic gloom’.

What is anticyclonic gloom?

This is when high pressure traps moisture near the Earth’s surface. This moisture then forms low clouds, mist, and mist that do not lift because sunlight is weak and winds are light.

As temperatures drop overnight, moisture condenses and thickens the low clouds again.

Stubborn clouds also mean pollutants build up and deteriorate air quality, especially in cities like London.

How long will it take in London?

Dull and overcast weather will continue in London over the weekend, with light drizzle expected. The Met Office is forecasting the next round of sunny weather to be on Monday 11 November, but adds ‘there is currently significant uncertainty about how quickly conditions will deteriorate’ after that.