Will it snow in the UK this Christmas?

Current Met Office forecasts suggest a possibility of wintry precipitation and a White Christmas, especially with a potential shift to colder Arctic air.

What is the Met Office's New Year weather prediction?

The Met Office predicts high pressure building, leading to drier weather but also icy winds and scattered showers, with a risk of snow in northern areas.

How accurate are long-range UK weather forecasts?

While general trends can be predicted with some accuracy, localized details become less certain beyond five days due to the chaotic nature of the atmosphere.

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Arctic Blast to Bring White Christmas?

14 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Frigid Arctic air may bring snowy conditions for Christmas.
High pressure building could lead to frost, fog, and icy winds.
Snowfall risk remains, especially in northern Scotland and England.

The New Year may commence with a blanket of snow as the Met Office forecasts a significant temperature decrease followed by wintry precipitation. Following a mild and turbulent start to December, Christmas is anticipated to be notably colder as frigid Arctic air moves southward.

Indications suggest conditions could become less unsettled near the Christmas period, with the possibility of building high pressure bringing drier weather. This could increase the risk of overnight frost and fog. Projections even hint at a White Christmas, with snow flurries potentially sweeping across Britain from Scotland to the Home Counties.

From late December into early January, the Met Office anticipates high pressure will become more dominant across the UK, leading to drier spells. However, icy winds and scattered showers are still possible, especially in the north, with a risk of snow. Temperatures are expected to remain close to average.