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UK weather: Mild spells and rain expected, no widespread snow
25 Nov
Summary
- No significant snow is forecast for the UK this week.
- Sleet possible over Scottish mountains, but not at lower elevations.
- White Christmas chances are uncertain until closer to the date.
Current forecasts indicate a mild westerly regime for the UK this week, bringing a mix of sunshine and rain. There is a small possibility of sleet over the highest mountains in Scotland later in the week, but no snow is predicted for lower elevations.
The Met Office anticipates changeable conditions through early December, with low pressure systems likely to cause showers and rain across much of the country. Any snow is expected to be confined to higher ground in the north, while winds may strengthen, particularly near coasts.
It is too early to determine the likelihood of a white Christmas, as precise predictions are usually made in the week leading up to the holiday. Historically, the UK has seen a white Christmas more often than not since 1960, though widespread settled snow is a rarer occurrence.
