Weather forecasts for the UK are signaling a prolonged period of snow, with snow flurries expected for nine consecutive days beginning December 20. According to detailed maps and charts provided by WX Charts, using Met Desk data and the advanced GFS modeling system, large parts of Scotland—including the Highlands, Grampian Mountains, and the Cairngorms—are poised to be blanketed in snow.
Snowfall is forecast each day starting from December 20, continuing through Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and into December 27. Counties such as Highland, Aberdeenshire, Moray, Perth and Kinross, and Angus are particularly vulnerable to this influx of Arctic air and substantial snowfall.
In the shorter term, the Met Office predicts a wet Monday (December 15) for parts of England and Wales, with heavy rain expected to persist across northern England, Wales, and southwest England. Flooding is a possibility in some areas, while Scotland and Northern Ireland can anticipate drier conditions and occasional sunshine. Winds will be breezy and mild across southern regions.
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For Monday evening, rain will continue over parts of England and Wales before edging east overnight, with dry skies and clear spells in other parts of the UK. Patchy frost will develop in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Tuesday is expected to bring rain clearing eastern England by morning, followed by a dry and bright day, though northwest Scotland may see a few blustery showers and cooler temperatures.
Looking ahead to the midweek period, wet and windy weather will likely return Wednesday and Thursday, followed by a drier and brighter Friday, albeit with some scattered showers. Temperatures should hover near the seasonal average, with slightly milder conditions in southern areas.
BBC Weather also reports heavy rain affecting Wales and the north and west of England, while the south-east experiences drier weather with variable cloud cover. Scotland and Northern Ireland should enjoy hazy sunny intervals and a few showers in western Scotland.