Weather maps are indicating the possibility of a White Christmas with snowfall expected in various regions on December 25. According to the GFS weather model, snow is forecasted to arrive in the UK from the East on Christmas Day, resembling the previous ‘Beast from the East’ event. Areas such as East Anglia, the Pennines, and even the south-east, including London, are likely to experience some snow showers initially.
On Boxing Day at 6 am, snow is predicted to fall along the east coast of England, in the Midlands, over the Peak District, the Pennines, and Gloucestershire. Sporadic flurries may be seen from Bristol to Lincolnshire around midday on Boxing Day. Snow coverage maps for Boxing Day morning show significant snow accumulation in Wales, parts of Sussex, and Kent.
Regions like the East Midlands, West Midlands, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, and Bedfordshire could also witness snow, with the Peak District and Pennines expected to have snowfall up north. Conversely, Northern Ireland is not likely to see snow, and Scotland may experience only limited snow coverage over hills.
The Met Office reports that temperatures are expected to remain relatively stable over the Christmas period. The forecast from December 21 to 30 suggests unsettled conditions initially, with a shift towards dry and settled weather later on. While temperatures might decrease slightly compared to recent weeks, frost and fog could become more widespread.
BBC Weather forecasts a low chance of a White Christmas from December 22 to 28. The week is projected to be drier with fewer strong winds and heavy rain, although some rain is possible in western areas due to Atlantic weather systems. Temperatures are anticipated to decrease gradually, leading to a near-average December temperature by the end of the week. The likelihood of snow showers is higher at higher elevations, making a widespread White Christmas improbable for most areas.
