Weather snow forecast UK – White Christmas 'GUARANTEED' for many Brits, experts predict plus Met Office latest warnings
BRITS have been told to brace for a icy -1C freeze next week as the temperatures will drop in Scotland on Tuesday – just days before Christmas.
One forecaster says that if a particular weather system shapes up in the days to come, some areas could record a whopping 10 inches of snow on the big day.
Meanwhile, forecasters have predicted the exact date Brits will see snow this month – with with blizzards and biting winds blasting in some parts of the country.
Brian Gaze of The Weather Outlook has said it may well be a very white Christmas after all, and it'll be an "all-time classic" for snow fans.
The charts show temperatures as low as -6C in parts of Scotland, while snow would fall across much of the country – including in the south.
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- Joseph Gamp
Next week to see cold and unsettled weather
By Tuesday night, the temperatures will drop to a chilly 1C for most, with slightly warmer weather in the south.
In Scotland, the mercury is expected to dip below zero, reaching -1 in Loch Rannoch – and it could dive to -5C in some parts on Christmas Day.
On the forecast for the week ahead, the Met Office said Sunday's foggy weather will clear for a cloudy but brighter Monday.
Skies will clear into Tuesday and after a frosty start, it will be bright and sunny – and is "likely to be the best day of the week".
But Wednesday will bring increasingly unsettled weather.
- Joseph Gamp
Heaviest snow to arrive from next Monday
The heaviest of the snow is expected to arrive from next Monday as Storm Carrie sweeps into the UK.
The Corrie could move in and drop a "snowbomb", Netweather.tv reports.
Weather charts suggest snow will fall in the North West on December 27, with 1cm expected in just one hour.
By December 28 – after continuous overnight blizzards – 2cm of snow per hour will come down across swathes of the North West, the south of Scotland, Southampton and Cardiff.
The white stuff could even hit London and the south of England on December 28, according to one prediction.
It will be bitterly cold across the UK this week with temperatures plummeting to zero.
- Joseph Gamp
'A White Christmas is definitely on'
Jim Dale, of British Weather Services, added: "A White Christmas is definitely on.
“It will get colder through next week as high pressure breaks down and a system coming in on Christmas Eve clashes with cold conditions and brings snow.
"There is a chance of snow any time in any place."
- Joseph Gamp
Snow could arrive in the south on Xmas Eve, says expert
Meteorologist James Madden, from Exacta Weather, told the Express: "Snow could arrive as early as Christmas Eve in parts of the south.
"Further snow is likely during the latter part of Christmas Day and on Boxing Day."
He added: "Temperatures could also dip as low as -10C in the coldest and iciest areas over the festive period."
- Joseph Gamp
Still good chance Brits will see Xmas Day snow, says expert
Meteorologist Annie Shuttleworth said the snow flurries could arrive earlier than December 27 – and there's still a good chance some Brits will see snow on Saturday.
The white stuff could fall in parts of the UK as early as Thursday as temperatures plunge this week, according to one prediction.
Maps from WXCharts show snow and rain sweeping into Scotland on December 23.
The band of snow gradually moves south, blanketing parts of the north of England, and much of the Midlands and north Wales on Christmas Day, according to the maps.
Those living in Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, Stoke, Liverpool, Birmingham, and parts of north Wales could see the white stuff falling by 6pm on the big day.
- Joseph Gamp
Weather outlook for Wednesday to Friday
The Met Office says for the latter half of Christmas week will see "a more unsettled period with rain, stronger winds, hill snow in the north, and possibly snow to lower levels later, mixed with brief settled spells.
"Mild south, colder in north," it added.
- Joseph Gamp
Ten tips for driving safely in fog
These helpful 10 tips will help you stay safe when driving in fog.
- Plan your journey
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- Turn on your dipped beams
- Slow down
- Keep your distance
- Don’t use another car’s lights to help you navigate
- Clear your windows
- Don’t get confused
- Use your ears
Weather forecast for today and tonight
The Met Office says today will be "cloudy again for many, though cloud may begin to break during the day with some sunshine as slightly cooler conditions spread in from the east.
"Breezy in far southwest."
Tonight with see conditions remain "rather cloudy with some clear periods developing over England and Wales leading to a cold night with widespread frost and a few fog patches.
Two cities odds-on for Saturday snow
Bookmaker Ladbrokes has revealed the latest White Christmas odds – with two cities odds-pon for snow.
With temperatures set to plummet throughout the United Kingdom, the bookies have slashed odds to just 1/6 on any city waking up to the white stuff on Christmas Day, with Edinburgh (1/2) and Newcastle (4/6) the most likely as things stand.
Elsewhere, no less than SEVEN other cities are priced at 2/1 or shorter, including London (2/1), Manchester (7/4) and Birmingham (5/4).
Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: "We've drastically slashed odds on a White Christmas this morning with the latest forecasts suggesting plenty of cities will see snow on Saturday."
- Joseph Gamp
Long range forecast for December 24 – January 2
Low pressure likely to continue to be positioned to the south of the UK, and high pressure further north.
This results in a boundary between colder air to the north and milder air in the south.
Unsettled weather results, with increased cloud amounts, occasional rain and some stronger winds, fluctuating north to south through the initial period. Rain may turn wintry at times on the northern edge, most likely across central and northern areas, and mainly over higher ground.
Milder temperatures more likely in the south, with brighter colder conditions in the north with some wintry showers.
Settled conditions look likely to return towards the end of December into the New Year with temperatures likely rather cold and the potential for overnight frost and an increasing risk of fog.
- Milica Cosic
The La Nina effect
Jim Dale, of British Weather Services has warned of another major storm – dubbed Storm Corrie – before the new year.
This is due to the La Nina effect, an unsettled weather front caused when warm North Sea temperatures mix with cooler water from the Pacific Ocean.
Storm Corrie could move in and drop a "snowbomb" from December 27, Netweather.tv reports.
If the pressure contained within the storm deepens by 24millibars in 24 hours, it will earn the title of "weather bomb".
Mr Dale said: "We are expecting one more major storm this month which will set the trend for coming months.
"We expect five to six storms to hit through the winter period which could be severe enough to warrant naming."
- Milica Cosic
'Temperatures could also dip as low as -10C'
Meteorologist James Madden, from Exacta Weather, told the Express: "Snow could arrive as early as Christmas Eve in parts of the south.
"Further snow is likely during the latter part of Christmas Day and on Boxing Day."
He added: "Temperatures could also dip as low as -10C in the coldest and iciest areas over the festive period."
The Met Office defines a white Christmas as one snowflake falling within the 24 hours of December 25 anywhere in the UK.
- Milica Cosic
Pictured: UK blanketed by fog
As we await the snow, over the weekend the UK blanketed was covered in fog.
The Blackpool Tower was shrouded while festive runners did a misty 10km in Wimbledon, South West London.
White Christmas has been forecasted for many as Storm Corrie is predicted to deliver a “snowbomb” from December 27.
- Milica Cosic
UK weather outlook for Wednesday and Thursday
Wednesday will be dry and bright for most of England, cloudy in other areas, with rain moving into Northern Ireland into the afternoon.
Thursday will bring rain, first over Scotland and Northern Ireland, then moving into England and Wales by the afternoon.
Rain will fall as sleet and snow over hills.
- Milica Cosic
Weather forecast for tomorrow
A misty start tomorrow, especially across Scotland, with sunny spells for parts of Wales and western England.
Many in England and Wales will see some sunny periods throughout the day.
Northern Ireland and Scotland will be mostly cloudy, with drizzle possible in the far north of Scotland. Light winds
- Milica Cosic
Tonight's weather
It will remain dry and cloudy overnight, with mist and fog quickly becoming widespread, particularly towards Scotland.
Wales and southern Scotland will have the best chance of seeing some clear spells tonight.
Winds will be from an easterly direction, remaining light; stronger for south-west England.
- Milica Cosic
Latest odds for snow
Ladbrooks have given their latest odds on a white Christmas – by City
- Edinburgh – 4/5
- Newcastle – EVS
- Birmingham – 6/4
- London – 7/4
- Belfast – 2/1
- Cardiff – 2/1
- Dublin – 9/4
- Liverpool – 9/4
- Manchester – 9/4
Snow on the 23rd?
Maps from WXCharts show snow and rain sweeping into Scotland and the north of England on December 23.
Snow is also set to sprinkle most of the country on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, particularly in the north of England and much of the Midlands, according to the maps.
The south of England might not wake up to snow on the big day, but they could see a dusting by 6pm and overnight into Boxing Day.
Snow bomb & major storm expected soon
Storm Corrie could move in and drop a “snow bomb” from December 27, Netweather.tv reports.
If the pressure contained within the storm deepens by 24millibars in 24 hours, it will earn the title of “weather bomb”.
Mr Dale said: “We are expecting one more major storm this month which will set the trend for coming months.
“We expect five to six storms to hit through the winter period which could be severe enough to warrant naming.”
Weather for Monday
It will be a cloudy and misty start to the day, with some drizzle in Wales and south-west England.
Increasing amounts of sunshine expected in south-east and north-west England as the day goes on, with mist lingering across Scotland.
A dry but cloudy evening with brief clear spells in western Britain.
‘Chance of snow any time in any place’
Meteorologist James Madden, from Exacta Weather, told the Express: “Snow could arrive as early as Christmas Eve in parts of the south.
“Further snow is likely during the latter part of Christmas Day and on Boxing Day.”
He added: “Temperatures could also dip as low as -10C in the coldest and iciest areas over the festive period.”
The Met Office defines a white Christmas as one snowflake falling within the 24 hours of December 25 anywhere in the UK.
Jim Dale, of British Weather Services, said: “A white Christmas is definitely on.
“It will get colder through next week as high pressure breaks down and a system coming in on Christmas Eve clashes with cold conditions and brings snow.
“There is a chance of snow any time in any place.”
- Milica Cosic
28th December – 11th January outlook
It is likely to remain settled for the final week of 2021, with an increasing risk of frost and fog for Christmas and New Year.
Any unsettled spells are most likely for the northwest, with occasional stronger winds, and some showers or longer spells of rain.
Temperatures are expected to be around average, but milder in the north, and colder in the south at times, where frost is most likely.
Heading deeper into January there is expected to be a gradual shift towards more changeable conditions, especially in the northwest, and turning milder again too.
- Milica Cosic
UK weather outlook for Tuesday & Wednesday
A fine day tomorrow with patchy cloud and periods of sunshine, particularly in southern parts of Britain. A wet day in northern Scotland and the Northern Isles with persistent spells of drizzle.
Sunny in England and Wales on Wednesday, but it will be cloudy further north with sleet in the Highlands.
- Milica Cosic
What happens if a storm stops me commuting?
Sometimes snow makes the journey to work dangerous or downright impossible, leaving some people unable to commute.
So, will you get paid if you can’t make it in work? Unfortunately, there is no automatic legal right to be paid if you miss work due to bad weather.
Employers are entitled to regard your absence as unauthorised, even if it is due to weather circumstances way out of your control.
Travelling to work is your responsibility – but exceptions may be made if the company provide transport such as a bus service which is cancelled.
Some employers may allow staff to use annual leave to cover the snow day or even work from home.
However, it is important to remember your employer should not force or pressure you to unnecessarily attempt the journey if there are legitimate safety reasons why you should not travel.
- Milica Cosic
UK hit by snow flurries just in time for Xmas
Brace yourselves! Get the scarves and woolliest hat out…
Brits are set to be hit by snow flurries just in time for Christmas as temperatures plunge as low as -1C.
By Tuesday night, the Met Office predicts temperatures will drop to a chilly 1C across most of Britain, with slightly warmer weather in the south.
In Scotland, the mercury is expected to dip below zero, reaching -1 in Loch Rannoch.
And the white stuff is set to fall across the UK from Thursday as temperatures plunge.
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