Met Office reveals its verdict on a ‘White Christmas’ as MORE snow on the way
The days that could see snowfall have been disclosed by the Met Office, which has rendered a decision about a white Christmas.
As the wintry weather continues to bite, Brits have already had to deal with windy and rainy conditions.
Now, forecasters have provided a hint about the possible weather on Christmas Day.
Strong winds and rain were expected to move up from the southeast, and the forecaster warned of fog and midnight frosts.
According to the Met Office, some British people can anticipate the white stuff falling as we approach the week before Christmas.
“Some sleet and snow is also likely at times, especially on high ground in the north,” This is the weather forecaster’s long-range prediction for December 22–January 5.
“However, there are also some indicators that more settled conditions are possible at times, these perhaps most probable across the south late in December or into early January.
“Temperatures are likely to be around average overall, with any more settled interludes bringing a risk of frost and fog.”
As we get into 2025, the forecaster added, snow may also cover several areas of the UK.
Snow actually settling on the ground (snow lying) an average of three days in December, compared to 3.3 days in January, 3.4 days in February, and 1.9 days in March (1991 – 2020 long-term averaging period), they added. “We are more likely to see snow in January and February than in December,” they added.
“Climate change has also brought higher average temperatures over land and sea and this generally reduced the chances of a white Christmas.”
SWEET RELIEF
After two people were killed in a weekend of carnage due to severe winds, torrential rain, and flooding, Storm Darragh appears to be about to quiet down.
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As the cleanup effort begins, the Met Office predicted that much of the UK will experience more stable but cooler weather this week.
By Wednesday, the forecaster said, temperatures will remain in the single digits but winds will gradually subside and there will be a noticeable decrease in rainfall.
Millions of people were advised to stay indoors over the weekend as the fourth named storm of the season delivered powerful gusts to several regions of the nation.
On Saturday, two individuals were murdered when falling trees struck their cars.
About 118,000 consumers were still without power on Sunday night, according to the Energy Networks Association.
Due to fallen trees and debris, numerous train lines are still stopped, causing disruptions to train services.
UK 5 day weather forecast
Today:
Tomorrow is going to be a cloudy and windy day in southern England and Wales, with more blustery showers on the horizon.
There will be more bright spells, but it will still feel cold, as the frost and fog in other places clear.
This evening:
The south will remain overcast, while the southeast will have coastal showers. In the north, fog and frost are forming under clearer skies.
Tuesday:
Showers are staying overcast and moving to the far south.
Scotland and Northern Ireland saw fog and frost throughout the morning, while other places saw sunshine.
Forecast for Wednesday through Friday:
As high pressure slowly moves throughout the UK, delivering largely beautiful weather with some sunshine, the blustery showers in the south are fading.
fog and frost during the night. Rainfall is patchy in the far north.
On Monday, passengers on the West Coast Main Line between London Euston and Scotland were cautioned to anticipate delays and cancellations of train services.
According to the Great Western Railway, customers should “not attempt to travel” on the Looe, St Ives, and Gunnislake branch lines in Cornwall until at least 11 a.m. on Monday, or between Swansea and Carmarthen until at least noon.
Eleven train lines, including those between Swansea and Milford Haven, Swansea and Shrewsbury, Birmingham International and Shrewsbury, and Chester and Holyhead, were closed, according to Transport for Walessaid.
“Storm Darragh has now moved its way off towards the south-east, so things are going to start to settle down over the next couple of days,” stated Met Office meteorologist Liam Eslick.
“But it is still going to remain quite blustery especially for south and south east ofEngland, for the next day at least.”
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According to Mr. Eslick, clouds moving toward the southeast will increase the likelihood of isolated, possibly intense showers, although they should pass swiftly.
An area of high pressure rolling in will bring calmer breezes and plenty of sunlight to much of the rest of the country further north.
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