The Met Office has issued its long-range forecast for 15 days from December 27 to January 10, warning snow could fall in the north with strong winds and rain also possible across the UK
13:42, 13 Dec 2025
A white Christmas doesn’t seem so unlikely in 2025(Image: Getty Images)
Snow could blanket parts of the UK within days, the Met Office has cautioned, with millions of residents in one specific region most at risk of being affected.
In its extended forecast covering the 15-day period from Saturday, December 27, through to Saturday January 10, the weather service stated: “Spells of rain and strong winds remain possible, these most likely in the north with a risk of some snow at times. Temperatures are expected to be close to normal overall.”
Leading up to Christmas, Britain is braced for successive waves of turbulent weather, with downpours and extended periods of rainfall impacting multiple regions, forecasters have indicated.
There is a risk of snow(Image: Getty Images)
Downpours are anticipated to be most intense and prolonged across western and north-eastern areas, whilst more protected eastern and south-eastern regions typically remain drier.
Those dreaming of a white Christmas may need to keep hoping, as any snowfall between December 17 and Boxing Day is expected to remain restricted to elevated terrain in northern areas, reports the Mirror.
Throughout this period, powerful winds are also anticipated, with gale-force conditions possible, especially along coastlines and across mountainous regions.
However, despite the windy conditions, temperatures are forecast to remain above average throughout the Christmas season.
As the week progresses, weather patterns may begin to stabilise, with precipitation levels dropping and drier conditions spreading more widely.
This transition could increase the likelihood of overnight mist and frost as the holiday period comes to an end. The Met Office’s long-range forecast from December 17 to December 26 warns: “Unsettled at first with showers or longer spells of rain affecting the UK at times. Some heavy rain is possible anywhere, but it is likely to be heaviest and most persistent in the west and northwest, with sheltered parts of the east and southeast typically drier.
“Any snow will probably be confined to high ground in the north. Strong winds are possible at times with a risk of gales, especially along coasts and over higher ground. Temperatures are likely to be above normal overall.
“Later in the period, conditions may start to become a little more settled, with rainfall amounts decreasing and drier weather becoming more prevalent. This may mean an increasing amount of overnight fog and frost.”
