December 26th 2024.
As the countdown to the New Year begins, people across the UK are preparing for a sudden change in weather. The temperature is expected to drop significantly, and snow is on its way to certain parts of the country. It looks like it's going to be a chilly -2°C New Year's Eve for some.
According to the Met Office, the first snowflakes of the season will start falling on Monday, December 30 in northern Scotland around 6 p.m. As the evening progresses, the snowfall is expected to intensify and bring with it hailstorms that will batter the region. By midnight, the snowfall rates could reach up to four millimeters per hour, with some areas like Fort William experiencing torrential rain and hail until around 3 a.m.
The weather forecast for Boxing Day varies across the UK. The south of England and Wales can expect a misty start, while Scotland and Northern Ireland may see patches of heavy rain, particularly around Glasgow and Edinburgh. Northern England will start off misty but could enjoy some sunny spells later in the afternoon. Temperatures are expected to remain around seasonal averages, with Scotland and Northern Ireland hovering around 10°C. The southwest coast of England, including Plymouth, may see similar highs, while much of England and Wales will stay around 8°C to 9°C. The Midlands, however, may experience lows of 6°C.
But things are about to get even colder as we approach New Year's Eve. Northern Scotland is set to drop to a bone-chilling -2°C, while the rest of the country will hover just above freezing level. The north of England and the Midlands can expect temperatures around 4°C, with slightly higher temperatures further south. Coastal areas may reach as high as 7°C when the clock strikes midnight to welcome 2025.
This frosty forecast comes after an unseasonably warm Christmas, with 'exceptionally mild' temperatures on Christmas Eve. But the cold snap is on its way, and it looks like it will continue into the New Year. The Met Office's Tom Morgan predicts that the weather will change to cooler and wetter conditions as we approach the New Year, with a chance of snow in some areas. However, it's still too early to pinpoint exactly where the snow will fall.
Unfortunately, this year will be a 'green Christmas' as no snow or frost is expected anywhere in the country. While this is good news for those with travel plans, it may disappoint those hoping for a festive feel. Christmas Eve was exceptionally mild, with a high temperature of 14.8°C in Aberdeen, but it looks like the rest of the Christmas period will be similar. So, Christmas Day will be cloudy and very mild once again.
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