The latest weather maps could be disappointing news for millions of Brits. (Image: Getty / WXCharts.com)
New weather maps by WX Charts show forecasted conditions on Eve and Day – and it could disappoint millions of Britons.
Early this month, charts were showing plenty of on December 25, with .
But it’s notoriously difficult to anticipate conditions so far out, and as we approach the big day, it now looks like could be off the cards for the 25th and the days around it.
The latest maps from suggest the only major snowfall will be on December 21 and 22. On December 21, the darkest day of the year, heavy rain is anticipated for various parts of the country, lashing most of and the Isle of Man with between 1 and 10mm of rain per hour, according to recent modelling.
By 12, snowfall of around 0.4cm per hour is forecast to hammer vast swathes of and continue throughout the day. Large parts of northern England and a parts of Wales could also be set for snowfall as the rainfall continues, with London among the major cities set for a soaking.
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Some snow is anticipated in the days leading up to Christmas. (Image: wxcharts.com)
The whiteout, especially in northern areas, looks to continue the following day, with at least 1cm of snow per hour pounding much of , as rain presists elsewhere.
Charts also suggest snow will continue in parts of northern England, while areas along the east coast could get snowfall on the heavier side (at least 0.8cm per hour).
However, by Eve, the snow looks like it may completely subside, according to the most recent maps, with rain hanging around over northern and small patches of Great Britain.
These conditions are currently forecast to continue into and Boxing Day, with patches of rain appearing across the country – but by the looks of it, no snow.
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Precipitation, cloud, temperature and pressure map for Dec 22. (Image: wxcharts.com)
The ‘s latest long range forecast, for Friday December 20 to Sunday December 29 read: “After a mainly dry start on Friday, a band of showery rain is likely to move southeastwards across the UK.
“Beyond this, it will remain changeable through the rest of the period. The wettest and windiest conditions will probably be in the north, with spells of heavy rain at times as low pressure systems pass by.
“Further south, whilst some unsettled weather is likely at times, it will probably be drier overall with a greater influence of high pressure. Temperatures will likely vary around average, with both some milder and colder interludes at times.
New maps suggest the snow will have abated by Christmas day. (Image: wxcharts.com)
“Snow will most likely be restricted to high ground, although could temporarily fall at lower levels in the north during any colder interludes.”
Meanwhile, for rain remains in place for parts of Western Scotland until 9pm today, with the warning of the potential for flooding, some interruption of power supplies, longer journey times due to spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer, and transport delays.