2 h. ago UK snow forecast maps show major cities facing up to 3cm after Christmas

The Met Office poured cold water on speculation of a White Christmas, but millions could be in for a White 'Twixtmas' with blizzards coming just after the big day

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12 h. ago Met Office releases official statement on UK's chances of a White Christmas

With the big day just one week away, the Met Office has revealed whether the UK will get to have a White Christmas this year, after some wet and crisp days in previous years

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15 h. ago Met Office's official Christmas weather forecast as temperatures set to drop

Everyone wants to know if it will be a whiteout for Christmas with a change in the weather pattern being predicted

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15 h. ago Met Office hints at 'possibility' of white Christmas as temperatures drop in UK

Parts of the UK could see wintry showers on Christmas Day

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18 h. ago Weather maps predict where in Scotland can expect 11cm of snow this week

The Met Office has been cool about our chances of a proper White Christmas this year, but some may see some snow in the coming days.

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21 h. ago What you need to know about UK weather this week as Met Office warns of further heavy rain

Several flood warnings remain in place across the UK

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21 h. ago Met Office issues ‘tips and advice’ ahead of further ‘heavy rain’ across UK

Even more rain is set to hit the UK on Thursday (December 18)

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23 h. ago Heavy rain to batter Greater Manchester as UK hit by Met Office weather warnings

Plenty of wet weather is expected before a brighter weekend

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26 h. ago UK weather map shows SNOW forecast for Christmas Day as Arctic bite looms

The Met Office says temperatures are set to tumble in the coming days and overnight frost and fog, or freezing fog, is likely too as the weather looks unsettled before Christmas

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26 h. ago Will it snow this Christmas? Met Office issues latest verdict

The threshold for a ‘white Christmas’ requires just a single snowflake to be observed falling on Christmas Day, anywhere in the UK, say the Met Office

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31 h. ago Met Office: 2026 will bring heat more than 1.4C above preindustrial levels

Forecast is slightly cooler than the record 1.55C reached in 2024, but 2026 set to be among four hottest years since 1850Next year will bring heat more than 1.4C above preindustrial levels, meteorologists project, as fossil fuel pollution continues to bake the Earth and fuel extreme weather.The UK Met Office’s central forecast is slightly cooler than the 1.55C reached in 2024, the warmest year on record, but 2026 is set to be among the four hottest years dating back to 1850. Continue reading...

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31 h. ago Met Office shares stark global temperatures warning as warming ‘surge’ continues

Scientists have repeatedly warned of the increasingly severe impacts of higher warming

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34 h. ago Met Office predicts 'wintry showers' during Christmas week as hopes for snow raised

The Met Office predicted last week that the chance of a White Christmas is low, but the odds may be improving.

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38 h. ago Will it snow this Christmas? Met Office release latest verdict

The threshold for a ‘white Christmas’ requires just a single snowflake to be observed falling on Christmas Day, anywhere in the UK, say the Met Office

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38 h. ago Met Office explains reason behind London's pink fog this morning 'like running in candyfloss'

Met Office explains reason behind London's pink fog this morning 'like running in candyfloss'  My London

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38 h. ago Pink fog descends over London: Unusual weather phenomenon gives capital an eerie glow

The pink fog is being explained by meteorologists as a ‘sunrise filtered through the atmosphere’

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38 h. ago Pilot reveals what really happens if you don't put your phone in airplane mode when flying

A commercial pilot explains the real reason phones must turned to airplane mode during flights - and it’s not what most passengers think

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38 h. ago Met Office says ‘snow could fall in Christmas week’ and reveals exactly where

The Met Office previously said those hoping for a White Christmas were not likely to see snow on December 25, but now the prospects appear to be improving

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39 h. ago Temperatures forecast to drop next week with potential for snow

More settled but colder conditions are expected, with the potential for wintry showers in places, the Met Office said.

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39 h. ago What you need to know as Met Office issues white Chirstmas snow verdict

The Met Office has issued its latest forecast ahead of Christmas

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