Weather UK snow forecast – Met Office predicts exact date SNOW BOMB will hit Britain bringing brutal Arctic chill

THE final 'major' storm of 2021 will see Britain battered by a 'snow bomb', severe gales and heavy rain.

While a White Christmas seems unlikely for most, the brutal conditions are expected to hit two days later on December 27.

Following Storms Arwen and Barra earlier this month, much of the country is currently enjoying unseasonably warm temperatures that have seen the mercury rise to 14C in recent days.

But according to Netweather.tv, the post Christmas 'snow bomb' will send temperatures plummetting again in the first of what will be FIVE more storms before the end of winter.

Read our weather live blog for the latest news and forecasts

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    Yellow warning for fog in place

    There is a yellow weather warning in place for the east of England, stretching from Scarborough to Norwich.

    The alert is in place from 9pm this evening until 12pm on Friday.

    The Met Office says: "Fog will develop and become quite widespread overnight.

    "It is likely to be dense in places and may lead to some travel disruption and delays.

    "Fog will be slow to clear during Friday morning and may persist for much of the day in places."

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    Scotland's dull and grey this evening

    The Met office has said that in Northern Scotland there will be patchy rain this afternoon, "mainly Shetland, but otherwise it's dry and settled".

    "High pressure doesn't always bring sunshine though and many areas are once again grey and #cloudy".

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    Long range weather forecast for Christmas

    The Met Office have said that Christmas day will be settled this year and cold spells will remain.

    They said “Remaining generally unsettled at first, with wettest and windiest conditions likely moving further north with drier and brighter spells developing in the south and southeast at times.

    “Temperatures likely to be milder than earlier in the month, with temperatures near to above normal, although some colder spells remain possible.

    “It is likely to become more settled around Christmas and towards New Year with increased chance of overnight frost and fog during clearer spells.”

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    What happens if a storm stops me commuting?

    Sometimes snow makes the journey to work dangerous or downright impossible, leaving some people unable to commute.

    So, will you get paid if you can’t make it in work? Unfortunately, there is no automatic legal right to be paid if you miss work due to bad weather.

    Employers are entitled to regard your absence as unauthorised, even if it is due to weather circumstances way out of your control.

    Travelling to work is your responsibility – but exceptions may be made if the company provide transport such as a bus service which is cancelled.

    Some employers may allow staff to use annual leave to cover the snow day or even work from home.

    However, it is important to remember your employer should not force or pressure you to unnecessarily attempt the journey if there are legitimate safety reasons why you should not travel.

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    Temperatures to PLUMMET in South as frost grips Britain

    TEMPERATURES are set to PLUMMET in the South of England on Christmas Day with frost gripping the country, it’s been revealed.

    Brits will wake up on Christmas Day to fog and frost as temperatures turn chilly during the festive holidays.

    The last week of the year is set to be settled weatherwise – but it will be very cold for many.

    In the south of England and Wales, temperatures are set to plummet on Christmas Eve, just in time for the big day.

    Areas in the North West are set to be slightly milder on December 25.

    But the week in between Christmas and New Year is will be chilly, with higher chances of frost and fog as Brits enjoy the holidays with friends and family.

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    Britain to be battered by SIX more storms

    BRITS are braced to be battered by SIX more major storms through winter as the aftermath of Storm Barra sweeps the country. 

    Forecasters are warning that the next hammering of the UK is just around the corner – with freezing temperatures creating snowstorms. 

    A “perfect recipe” of warm North Sea waters and a La Nina cooling of the Pacific after a placid autumn will drive the misery.

    Jim Dale, meteorologist for British Weather Services, said: “We are expecting one more major storm this month which will set the trend for coming months.

    “We expect five to six storms to hit through the winter period which could be severe enough to warrant naming.”

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    School’s closed – can I take the day off work?

    Parents are entitled to take a reasonable amount of emergency unpaid time off work to look after your children is there is an unexpected disruption in their normal care arrangements.

    This could include the closure of a nursery or school due to adverse weather conditions.

    However, this time should be used to make alternative arrangements for their care instead rather than caring for your child.

    Many employers are more flexible though in these circumstances and will allow employees to take holiday at short notice or, if appropriate, to work from home or make the time up.

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    Drivers should pack their cars with 5 essentials 

    DRIVERS have been urged to pack their cars with five winter essentials before hitting the road as Storm Barra hits the UK today.

    Storm Barra will no doubt bring with it dangerous road conditions, with slippery black ice increasing the risk of an out-of-control skid and accidents.

    Car insurance provider the AA has shared its essential list of cold journey must-haves – if travel in adverse weather is absolutely essential.

    In case of a breakdown, drivers have been told to bring with them a fully-charged phone to call for help.

    A flask of hot drink is another must-have to fend off the cold when stationary – while a torch can be used to help see as daylight hours get shorter.

    Meanwhile, in case an unfortunate skid sends them off the road, a shovel is needed to make sure drivers can free their cars if stuck in snow.

    The insurer also urges drivers to “fully de-ice” their vehicles prior to heading off – including clearing snow from the windows, lights and the roof to help with visibility.

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    Can I still have the Covid booster if I have a cold?

    The short answer is yes.

    If you are certain it is not Covid you are suffering with and you are well enough to leave home, you can get your third shot with confidence.

    It might make you feel a bit rougher than if you weren’t ill, but overall it’s perfectly safe – and you can emerge from your sickly funk safe in the knowledge you are protected against coronavirus.

    A cold shouldn’t have an effect on your body’s ability to build an immune response to the flu, even though it is fighting an illness.

    NHS guidance says you should still attend your appointment even if you have a mild illness, including a common cold.

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    UK weather outlook for the weekend

    Saturday will bring another dry but cloudy day with mist lingering. Sunny spells will develop across parts of northern Britain.

    Sunday will continue generally overcast with thick cloud cover and patches of mist and fog will linger during the day. A few spots of drizzle are possible at times.

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    Weather for Friday

    Early patches of mist and fog will be slow to lift and clear and for many areas will linger for much of the day.

    It will continue dry during the day but will be overcast with large areas of thick cloud.

    A few sunny spells will develop at times, the best of these will be across northern Scotland.

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    Weather tonight

    Thursday night: There may be a few spots of drizzle across Scotland during the evening however most places will be dry and cloudy with patches of mist forming.

    Overnight will then continue dry but overcast with large areas of thick cloud cover and widespread patches of mist. A few clear spells will develop at times

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    'Expecting one more major storm this month'

    British Weather Services meteorologist Jim Dale warned of the next major storm – dubbed Storm Corrie – earlier this week.

    He said it is due to the La Nina effect – an unsettled weather front caused when warm North Sea temperatures mix with cooler water from the Pacific Ocean.

    Mr Dale said: "We are expecting one more major storm this month which will set the trend for coming months.

    "We expect five to six storms to hit through the winter period which could be severe enough to warrant naming."

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    Snow to fall after Xmas day

    Weather charts suggest snow will fall in the North West on December 27, with 1cm expected in just one hour.

    By December 28 – after continuous overnight blizzards – 2cm of snow per hour will come down across swathes of the North West, the south of Scotland, Southampton and Cardiff.

    Elsewhere, it could fall in across the entire western side of the UK on December 29, before spreading north-eastward.

    There is a 50 per cent chance of snow in southern England, increasing to 65 per cent in the Lake District, 75 in Liverpool and 100 per cent in central Scotland, according to Netweather.

    Temperatures look set to drop to a UK average of -1C, rising to day-time highs of just 6C, and winds will pick up to a potential 70mph.

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    ‘Snowbomb’ to bring white New Year

    A "SNOWBOMB" could see Brits ring in the New Year in wintry white conditions.

    A blanket of snow is set to fall after Christmas when temperatures plunge well below zero and icy winds sweep through.

    While snow on December 25 now seems unlikely for most, the brutal weather is expected to hit two days later.

    Storm Corrie – the third of the season after havoc-wreaking Arwen and Barra – will bring severe gales, heavy rain and widespread frost.

    There is also a chance wintry showers in a the post-Christmas "snowbomb", which could last well into January.

    It's all down to a south-western front of rain and wind moving across the UK, according to Netweather.

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    Storm Corrie may hit soon

    British Weather Services meteorologist Jim Dale warned of the next major storm – dubbed Storm Corrie – earlier this week.

    He said it is due to the La Nina effect – an unsettled weather front caused when warm North Sea temperatures mix with cooler water from the Pacific Ocean.

    Mr Dale said: "We are expecting one more major storm this month which will set the trend for coming months.

    "We expect five to six storms to hit through the winter period which could be severe enough to warrant naming."

    A Netweather forecaster added of the period between Christmas and New Year: "It looks set to remain dry and quite cold for most of the time, with widespread overnight frost and fog.

    "It may turn less settled towards the end of the period, and this is when snowfall is most likely for many parts of the UK."

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    A cloudy start to Thursday morning says Met Office

    The weather agency tweeted: "Hoping for some sunshine on Thursday Morning?

    "Patchy fog is also possible, most likely in NE England and Norfolk but here there'll also be some sunshine too

    "It's another cloudy and mild start to the day for most of us, and there'll be some rain in northwest Scotland

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    Long range weather forecast for Christmas

    The Met Office have said that Christmas day will be settled this year and cold spells will remain.

    They said “Remaining generally unsettled at first, with wettest and windiest conditions likely moving further north with drier and brighter spells developing in the south and southeast at times.

    “Temperatures likely to be milder than earlier in the month, with temperatures near to above normal, although some colder spells remain possible.

    “It is likely to become more settled around Christmas and towards New Year with increased chance of overnight frost and fog during clearer spells.”

  • Joseph Gamp

    What happens if a storm stops me commuting?

    Sometimes snow makes the journey to work dangerous or downright impossible, leaving some people unable to commute.

    So, will you get paid if you can’t make it in work? Unfortunately, there is no automatic legal right to be paid if you miss work due to bad weather.

    Employers are entitled to regard your absence as unauthorised, even if it is due to weather circumstances way out of your control.

    Travelling to work is your responsibility – but exceptions may be made if the company provide transport such as a bus service which is cancelled.

    Some employers may allow staff to use annual leave to cover the snow day or even work from home.

    However, it is important to remember your employer should not force or pressure you to unnecessarily attempt the journey if there are legitimate safety reasons why you should not travel.

  • Joseph Gamp

    Can I still have the Covid booster if I have a cold?

    The short answer is yes.

    If you are certain it is not Covid you are suffering with and you are well enough to leave home, you can get your third shot with confidence.

    It might make you feel a bit rougher than if you weren’t ill, but overall it’s perfectly safe – and you can emerge from your sickly funk safe in the knowledge you are protected against coronavirus.

    A cold shouldn’t have an effect on your body’s ability to build an immune response to the flu, even though it is fighting an illness.

    NHS guidance says you should still attend your appointment even if you have a mild illness, including a common cold.

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    Odds slashed for coldest January on record

    Meanwhile Coral have also slashed the odds on next month being the coldest January on record to just 2-1 (form 5-1), amid reports of some harsh weather at the turn of the year.

    "We are enjoying some mild temperatures for December still currently but the New Year is going to bring some freezing weather with it and we have slashed the odds on next month being our coldest January ever," said Coral's Harry Aitkenhead.

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    Latest odds for White Christmas

    Bookmaker Coral has odds on all major UK cities to get snow on Christmas Day this year, with Edinburgh rated as the most likely at 3-1.

    Newcastle comes next in the betting and the most likely of any English cities, at 7-2, followed by Birmingham (5-1), Manchester (11-2) and Liverpool (6-1).

    It is 13-2 for snow to fall on Christmas Day in London this year.

    "Our odds show that it is northern England and Scotland that looks set to stand a good chance of a White Christmas this year, with Edinburgh the most likely of all major UK cities," said Coral's Harry Aitkenhead.

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    Temperatures to PLUMMET in South as frost grips Britain

    TEMPERATURES are set to PLUMMET in the South of England on Christmas Day with frost gripping the country, it’s been revealed.

    Brits will wake up on Christmas Day to fog and frost as temperatures turn chilly during the festive holidays.

    The last week of the year is set to be settled weatherwise – but it will be very cold for many.

    In the south of England and Wales, temperatures are set to plummet on Christmas Eve, just in time for the big day.

    Areas in the North West are set to be slightly milder on December 25.

    But the week in between Christmas and New Year is will be chilly, with higher chances of frost and fog as Brits enjoy the holidays with friends and family.

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    Manchester weather summary for this evening

    Rain in the north fading through the evening, as winds fall light.

    Otherwise variable cloud with clear spells developing, under which fog patches and rural frost may form.

    Minimum temperature 3 °C.

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    Weather outlook for Friday to Sunday

    The Met Office has released a weather summary for the weekend.

    Generally dry and cloudy with light winds, though a few sunny intervals are likely, especially for parts of Scotland.

    Temperatures slowly decreasing, with patchy overnight fog and frost in places.

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