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UK Faces Near-Freezing Weekend, White Christmas Dreams Melt Away
17 Dec, 2025
Summary
- White Christmas chances are very low across the UK, Met Office confirms.
- Temperatures will fall significantly, with daytime highs near freezing.
- Southern England and Wales face more rain and potential flooding risks.
The prospect of a white Christmas in the UK is diminishing, according to the Met Office. A significant drop in temperatures is anticipated as an easterly wind takes hold, with daytime highs expected to be near freezing over the weekend. While colder conditions might bring a chance of snow, the forecaster is confident that a widespread white Christmas is highly improbable.
This shift contrasts with the wet start to December, which caused flooding in parts of South Wales. The Met Office expects a general downtrend in temperatures, particularly in western areas of the UK early next week. However, before Christmas, heavy rain is forecast for southern England and Wales, with flood warnings already in place.
The Met Office has issued weather warnings for potential flooding, with some areas expecting 15-25 mm of rain, and higher totals of 40-60 mm in specific locations, especially over high ground in South Wales and Dartmoor. Several flood warnings are active along the River Severn and River Clyst.
