The UK is bracing for a significant winter weather event as the snow forecast has worsened, with experts warning of a potential blast reminiscent of the infamous Beast from the East of 2018. Snowfall is expected to spread across large parts of the country, including Scotland, northern England, and Wales, particularly around Christmas Day.
Meteorologists from the Met Office have indicated an increased likelihood of high pressure building near the UK in the lead-up to Christmas, a change from the unsettled weather seen in recent weeks. This high-pressure system could bring colder, clearer conditions but also raise the chances of frost and fog in the early mornings and evenings.
Forecast maps, including those projected by WX Charts and the Met Desk, show pockets of snow moving across the Home Nations, suggesting widespread wintry conditions. The Met Office forecast for December 20 to 29 outlines a continuation of unsettled weather initially, with rain, showers, and windy spells affecting many areas. However, by the middle to the end of this period, conditions are expected to stabilize somewhat due to the developing high pressure.
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Temperatures are likely to drop closer to seasonal averages, bringing chilly days and the possibility of frosty nights, especially where fog lingers. Forecasters advise that while the threat of heavy rain and strong winds may subside, the intensity of cold weather could increase, making it feel more wintry as Christmas approaches.
Today’s weather features lingering fog patches in some areas that may take time to clear, dry and sunny spells for most regions, cloudier conditions with occasional patchy rain in southeast England, and a few showers in northwest Scotland. Overall, temperatures feel cooler, setting the stage for the wintry conditions forecasted ahead.