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UK Braces for White Christmas Snowfall Forecast
7 Dec
Summary
- A single snowflake defines a White Christmas for the Met Office.
- Snowfall and rain predicted across UK on December 19th.
- Bookies give Aberdeen a 50% chance of snow on Christmas.
With Christmas just under a month away, many in the UK are keenly observing weather forecasts for the possibility of a snowy festive period. The official definition of a 'White Christmas' by the Met Office requires just one snowflake to fall on December 25th. Recent weather map predictions suggest that several parts of the country might indeed experience snowfall.
WXCharts forecasts indicate a significant amount of snow and rain are expected to sweep across most of the UK on December 19th. Regions in Scotland and northern England are particularly likely to be hit by wintry conditions, with potential blizzards. Specifically, Argyllshire and a portion of Aberdeenshire in Scotland are predicted to receive up to 5cm of snow a few days before the holiday.
These forecasts align with betting odds for a White Christmas. Data compiled by OLBG shows a 50% chance of snow in Aberdeen, with slightly lower probabilities for Glasgow and Edinburgh at 44.4%. While the final confirmation awaits the day itself, current predictions offer a hopeful outlook for those dreaming of a snow-covered Christmas.
