The Met Office has shared its latest long-range forecast, hinting at possible snow this Christmas across the UK, especially in northern areas.
Cardiff: So, the Met Office just dropped its long-range forecast for Christmas, and it sounds like we might be in for a chilly one. They’re saying there’s a good chance of snow, especially in the northern parts of the UK. It could even hit some lower areas if the temperatures dip enough.
Now, predicting snow this far out can be a bit of a gamble. The Met Office has mentioned that their long-range forecasts aren’t as spot-on as the five-day ones. But hey, it gives us a general idea of what to expect, right?
From December 18 to 27, they’re expecting a mix of weather. It might start off pretty wild with strong winds and heavy rain across most of the UK. After that, it looks like we’ll have a bit of everything—some wet and windy days mixed with drier spells.
They’ve also pointed out that the north will probably see the worst of the weather, with heavy rain from those Atlantic systems. Down south, it might be a bit calmer, but we’ll still have some unsettled weather. Temperatures will be all over the place, with some milder days and colder ones too. Snow? Most likely on the high ground, but it could sneak down to lower levels in the north during the colder snaps.
Looking ahead to the end of December and into January, it sounds like we’re in for more of the same—changeable weather with wet and windy spells, especially in the north. The south should be a bit drier overall. So, keep your hats and gloves handy, folks!