Met Office gives weather update as potential snow forecast for Christmas week

WorldEnvironment
18 Dec 2025 • 12:12 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • The Met Office forecasts a drop in temperatures next week, bringing overnight frost and the possibility of wintry showers, though widespread severe cold is not anticipated.
  • Heavy rain is predicted for Wednesday and Thursday across parts of south-west England and Wales, with yellow weather warnings issued for potential travel disruption and flooding.
  • Up to 60mm of rain is expected in some warning areas, resulting in six flood warnings and 96 flood alerts across England by Wednesday afternoon.
  • Temperatures are set to fall from 12-13C this week to 7-8C next week, bringing drier and less mild conditions closer to the Christmas period.
  • Unsettled weather, including strong winds and further heavy rain, is expected to continue throughout the week, with another low-pressure system forecast for the weekend.

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