UK snow map exhibits Christmas Day flurries with simply 4 areas spared in newest forecast
The latest snow probability maps show where in the UK will be blanketed on Christmas Day, with almost all of Scotland and parts of Northern Ireland, Wales and northern England set to see snow fall
Several spots across the UK are set to enjoy a white Christmas, according to new maps. They reveal where snow will blanket the country and where it will be spared. Almost all of Scotland is predicted to see flurries on December 25, with some snowfall also expected in northern England, Northern Ireland, and Wales.
Those dreaming of a picturesque Christmas are sure to be delighted as they exchange gifts with loved ones. However, four regions in England – the South East, South West, East, and London – are not forecasted to see any snow on the big day.
The heaviest snowfall is anticipated in Scotland, with higher regions potentially seeing more than a foot of snow.
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The Met Office’s forecast for December 25 reads: “Around the middle of next week, low pressure may dominate, with a spell of mild, wet and windy weather for most places. ” It continues: “Thereafter, while high pressure may try and build at times, especially in the south late in the period, the more likely scenario is for an unsettled regime to dominate. Spells of wind and rain, perhaps with some hill snow in the north, are likely, followed by blustery showers, these most frequent and perhaps wintry at times in the northwest.”
The forecast concludes: “Temperatures will vary around average, with oscillations between colder and milder interludes.”
Brits are set to bundle up as the latest WXCharts data reveals a potent weather front is about to lash the UK, plunging temperatures to a brrr-illiant -7C in spots. The country’s gearing up for a wintry whiteout with snow predicted up north while down south cities like London, Birmingham, and Cardiff can expect damp skies and nippy single figures on Christmas Day, reports the Mirror.
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Forecasters are serving up a side of chaos between December 25 and January 8, warning that most of the UK should brace for a rough ride, particularly up northwest. Sporadic sleet and snow can’t be ruled out, especially for those lofty northern highlands.
For today, it is forecast to be a chilly start in Scotland on Thursday, with patchy frost and fog forming beneath clear skies where temperatures will struggle to get above -2. Further south, Humberside will be the warmest part of the country with Hull forecast for 7C.
The Met Office says: “Remaining cloudy for many with patchy drizzle, and hill fog. Brighter skies in the far west and across much of Scotland, where fog could linger all day. Feeling rather cold.”
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