THE Met Office has confirmed that Brits will wake up to a ‘green Christmas’ and exceptionally warm weather.
For those celebrating around the country, festive cheer will have to be enough, as there is set to be no snow or frost to be expected on December 25.
Forecasters said the “exceptionally mild” temperatures seen on Christmas Eve will likely continue until closer to the new year.
Met Office meteorologist Tom Morgan said this year will be a “green Christmas” as no snow or frost is expected anywhere in the country.
“So great news if you do have travel plans over the next few days, no weather warnings are expected, no disruptive weather – but, as I say, not great news if you want a festive feel and certainly no snow or frost on the way.
He added: “Christmas Eve has been very mild – we haven’t broken any records, but we did see a high temperature today of 14.8C in Aberdeen, which is exceptionally mild for Christmas Eve.
“It’s going to stay very similar through the Christmas period, so Christmas Day will dawn cloudy and very mild once again.”
Those living in Scotland will have to hold on to their Santa hats as The Met Office confirms “it’s going to be quite windy with gales in the far north and some rain.”
Sadly, the absence of snow on Christmas Day will not be compensated by much sunshine as skies across the country are expected to remain overcast, with a few exceptions.
Mr Morgan said: “Most places will have a dry and cloudy day.
“A few places will see a few glimmers of sunshine, but you’ll be fairly lucky to see much brightness on Christmas Day.”
“Glimmers of brightness” will be seen in a few more places on Boxing Day, Mr Morgan added.
“Boxing Day will be very similar – it’s another cloudy and mild day, with a few glimmers of brightness, particularly in north east England and the Midlands.
“Some places in northern Scotland like the Shetland Isles should see some sunshine.”
The Met Office said the weather is expected to turn towards January 30, with colder and rainier weather to settle across the UK.
Mr Morgan said: “Not a lot changes through the rest of this week and indeed this weekend, but as we move towards the New Year, we could see a change to cooler conditions and wetter conditions more widely.
“There could be some heavy rain at times and there is an increasing chance of some snow – but it’s too early to say where that snow is going to fall.”
This was possibly not the news Brits were hoping for with some taking to social media to express their disappointment.
One user wrote: “Fed up with a mild and wet Christmas now.”
Another added: “What bad Christmas weather.”
A third complained: “Rubbish as usual.”
Despite the UK not getting any snow, there will be some spread out over the rest of Europe, especially in higher parts of Croatia, Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Some are even hoping to see snow fall in Italy‘s Colosseum.
The weather forecast according to the Met Office
Wednesday 25 December: On Christmas Day it’ll be largely cloudy with some rain and drizzle at times, especially over the hills though some brighter breaks in the east.
There could be mild temperatures with strong winds in the north.
Thursday 26 December – Saturday 28 December: It’s looking to be overcast after Christmas with some rain in north Scotland on Boxing Day. Otherwise largely dry for most with a few sunny breaks at times.
For the time of year, it’s regarded as rather mild.
