UK snow forecast worsens as ‘Beast from the East’ threatens to return.
The snow forecast for the UK has deteriorated, and current predictions suggest that England could be severely affected by a ‘Beast from the East’.
The term was originally used for the historic cold spell that struck in 2018 and brought the UK to a standstill (Anticyclone Hartmut). Freezing air masses from Siberia flowed into Europe due to a high-pressure system over Scandinavia.
The UK is expected to experience freezing conditions around the Christmas period, with snow predicted for December 25. Snow is forecast to spread across Europe over the next few days, affecting Scotland, northern England, and Wales.
Weather Forecast for December 20 to December 29!
Media reports suggest that this weather system could remind people of the famous ‘Beast from the East’ in 2018.
The Met Office forecast for December 20 to December 29 states that unsettled weather is expected to continue during the start of this period. Rain or showers are likely to affect many areas, often accompanied by strong winds.
While Christmas is around the corner, there are signs that the weather will become more stable, with a higher chance of high pressure developing near the UK compared to recent weeks. While the likelihood of heavy rain and strong winds is expected to decrease, overnight frost and fog may become more frequent. Due to the time of year, this fog is likely to clear slowly.
Temperatures are expected to gradually drop closer to the seasonal average. Some cold days are possible, especially in areas where fog persists. Fog patches may be slow to clear in some areas this morning; otherwise, it will be a dry day for many with plenty of sunshine. Southeast England will have cloudier skies, with occasional rain likely in the area. There will be a few showers across northwest Scotland, and it will feel colder.
Will it snow in England at Christmas?
As Christmas approaches in the UK, the weather outlook remains uncertain. While some models suggest a snowstorm similar to 2018, the Met Office is more cautious. They predict that high pressure will likely bring freezing fog, severe frost, and dry cold conditions rather than a massive snowstorm.