UK Set for Mild ‘Green Christmas’ According to Met Office Forecast

A period of unusually mild weather is set to persist, suggesting that residents throughout a significant portion of the UK may not require heavy winter attire or rain protection on Christmas Day. Predicted high temperatures range from 11C to 13C. This falls below the record for the warmest Christmas, which occurred in 1920 with 15.6C recorded in Devon. Christmas morning is expected to begin with widespread cloud cover for those waking early. The possibility of rain is limited to the western and northern islands of the UK, as well as the vicinity of the Great Glen in the Highlands. Met Office meteorologist Tom Morgan stated, “no snow expected anywhere in the UK,” adding that “It will be a green Christmas.” He further commented, “Great news if you do have travel plans over the next few days, no weather warnings are expected, no disruptive weather but… not great news if you want a festive feel and certainly no snow or frost on the way.” Northern Ireland experienced its warmest Christmas Eve on record, with Magilligan, located on the north coast, registering 14.3C. For Wednesday, intermittent rain is anticipated in Scotland and Northern Ireland, while the remaining parts of the UK are projected to remain free of precipitation. Boxing Day is expected to present a largely similar weather pattern. According to Lear, the initial indications of a weather shift will emerge late on Friday, as north-westerly winds bring cooler air across Scotland. However, individuals hoping for a white Christmas this year will need to direct their attention towards continental Europe. New snowfall is anticipated in northern Scandinavia, within the Apennine Mountains of central Italy, and across certain areas of the Balkans. Observations from BBC Weather Watchers across the UK on Christmas Eve: Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC disclaims responsibility for the content found on external websites. Information regarding our external linking policy is available.