80 m. 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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9 h. ago UK snow forecast maps show London among major cities facing several centimetres

Snow looks set to hit several cities including London as a blizzard from the East could bring several centimetres of the white stuff between Christmas Day and New Year

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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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14 h. ago What you need to know about 'possibility' of white Christmas in UK

Temperatures are set to drop ahead of Christmas Day

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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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20 h. ago Five magical spots in Scotland where you are most likely to see a white Christmas

A white Christmas in Scotland will depend on overnight frost or light snow, with chances varying across the country.

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23 h. ago UK weather map shows Christmas Day set for SNOW as arctic blast hits from Greenland

A weather map shows snow is forecast on Christmas Day as a low pressure system moves in from the east - and it could be cold enough for a white Christmas in several areas

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25 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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33 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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37 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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37 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 Dreaming of a white Christmas? Met Office gives verdict on how likely Britain is to have one this year

Met Office data covering a period between 1991 and 2020 shows snow has settled on the ground for an average of three days in December, compared to 3.3 days in January and 3.4 days in February.

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40 h. ago Photographer dreaming of a white Christmas has tips for special snowy snaps

"Many amateur photographers love to shoot in the snow, but unfortunately it usually happens when they are working and unable to get out with their cameras."

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42 h. ago Will we get a White Christmas this year? Latest odds and Met Office explanation

Will we get a White Christmas this year? Latest odds and Met Office explanation  Guardian Series

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42 h. ago Madame Blanc Mysteries Christmas Special start date, cast, and episode length for 'very different' show

Sally Lindsay returns as Jean White in a feature-length Madame Blanc Mysteries Christmas Special airing Tuesday, December 23 at 8pm on Channel 5, with guest stars John Thomson and Kacey Ainsworth joining the festive mystery

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43 h. ago UK snow maps show England to be hit across 10 counties in 48

UK snow maps show parts of England could be hit with snow over Christmas Day and Boxing Day, raising hopes of a white Christmas in some areas

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46 h. ago Sign we all saw at Easter tells us if it'll be a white Christmas

Traditional folklore sayings have been used for centuries to interpret nature's signs around Christmas, with old beliefs suggesting Christmas Day weather can predict Easter conditions

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46 h. ago Nature has already told us if it's going to be a white Christmas

Folklore tales have lingered for centuries as people use nature as signs predicting Christmas weather - and how Christmas Day can tell us what Easter will bring

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49 h. ago UK snow forecast as weather maps show Christmas Day 'Beast from the East' could even hit South

Weather maps show snow could land across several UK regions on Christmas Day from the East - although the Met Office has cast doubt on chances of a white Christmas

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