The UK is bracing for two significant snow events over the holiday period, with temperatures plunging to as low as -3C. Weather forecasts and detailed maps from WX Charts reveal that large areas of England could be blanketed in snow beginning December 27 and continuing into December 28.
Greater London, along with counties in the east of England—including Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, and Sussex—are particularly at risk. The capital city and Surrey are also expected to see snowfall. A separate forecast, based on advanced GFS modeling, indicates that snow may return on New Year’s Day, January 1.
During these snow events, temperatures could dip to freezing levels, with southern England experiencing lows of -1C to -2C. This icy cold spell is poised to bring challenging conditions for those traveling and spending time outdoors during the festive season.
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The BBC Weather forecast for the week spanning Monday, December 29 to Sunday, January 4, highlights a “rather cold but drier than normal” period. According to the forecast issued on December 19, the situation beyond New Year’s remains somewhat uncertain, largely depending on the position of high-pressure systems.
Forecasters expect that high pressure will likely shift westwards, settling near Iceland and Greenland or the eastern North Atlantic. This pattern would maintain cold conditions, accompanied by north-east to north-westerly winds. These breezes could bring showers, potentially wintry at higher elevations and even at lower levels in northern parts of the UK, especially Scotland.
Even if the high-pressure system stays closer to the UK, cold temperatures are still expected to dominate, with widespread frosts and an increased chance of fog as winds calm. Overall, temperatures are predicted to be below the average for January, contributing to sustained wintry weather across the country.