10% Chance of a white Christmas

Snow Forecast Issued: 2008-10-26 13:00:00
Next Forecast: 2008-10-30 22:00:00

Synopsis
Christmas week now looks likely to be a mild and wet one. Atlantic LOW pressure systems are forecast to dominate, bringing westerly winds. Therefore, unsettled conditions are currently expected for much of the country on Christmas Day, with bands of rain or showers in places. The driest conditions are expected to be in the east, although even here showers cannot be ruled out. Snow is currently unlikely during the Christmas period. Temperatures are forecast to range from 6-9C in the North, and 7-12C in the South, perhaps peaking at 14c in the Southwest. In general, a mild and wet Christmas is expected, with snow unlikely.