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White Christmas: Snow Alert Issued for UK!
17 Dec
Summary
- Snowfall is predicted to hit parts of the UK on Christmas Day.
- GFS weather model shows snow arriving from the East, similar to 'Beast from the East'.
- Met Office and BBC Weather suggest low temperatures are unlikely.
Weather models suggest a potential for snow across multiple UK regions on Christmas Day, with flurries anticipated from the East. Early predictions indicate snowfall in areas like East Anglia, the Pennines, and potentially London on Christmas evening. By Boxing Day morning, snow coverage could extend along the east coast of England and into the Midlands, with parts of Wales also expected to see settled snow.
However, forecasters caution that the likelihood of a widespread White Christmas remains low. The Met Office indicates that temperatures are unlikely to drop significantly during the Christmas period, with an unsettled weather pattern expected to continue. High pressure may become more dominant later, leading to cooler conditions but still not extreme cold.
BBC Weather echoes this outlook, forecasting a generally drier week with fewer severe weather events. While colder air could arrive by the week's end, any snow showers are expected to be confined to higher elevations, diminishing the chances of a white Christmas for the majority of the population. Frost and fog are more probable on calm nights.
