Will the UK see snow in October 2025?

According to weather models, parts of the UK, particularly Scotland, could see significant snowfall in mid-October 2025, with some areas potentially receiving up to 4cm of snow per hour.

What regions of the UK are expected to be affected by the potential October snow?

The weather models suggest a large area of northern and central Scotland could see around 1cm of snow settle on the ground, while southern Scotland and northern England may only experience lighter flurries.

How does the Met Office's forecast for October 2025 compare to the potential snow event?

The Met Office predicts more "unsettled conditions" focused towards the northern areas of the UK during the October 13-27 period, with a signal for "more widely unsettled weather to develop" across a greater portion of the country.

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UK Prepares for Possible October Snow Amid Unsettled Weather

29 Sep, 2025

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Summary

Snow forecast to fall at 4cm per hour in parts of Scotland
Large areas of northern and central Scotland could see 1cm of snow
Met Office predicts more unsettled conditions in October

UK Prepares for Possible October Snow Amid Unsettled Weather

As of September 29th, 2025, weather models are indicating the possibility of significant snowfall hitting parts of the UK in mid-October. Advanced weather modeling maps show that snow could be falling at a rate of around 4cm per hour in certain areas of Scotland on October 13th.

The GFS model suggests that a large swathe of northern and central Scotland could see around 1cm of snow settle on the ground by midday on that date. While snow is not expected to settle in southern Scotland or northern England, there could still be lighter flurries in the Pennines region.

The Met Office has also issued a forecast for the period of October 13th to 27th, predicting "more unsettled conditions" focused towards the northern areas of the UK. The national weather service adds that there is a signal for "more widely unsettled weather to develop, with more frequent bouts of wet and windy weather affecting a greater portion of the UK."