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Met Office gives White Christmas update as 'arctic blast' forecast


The Met Office has responded to reports the UK is facing an Arctic Blast

The weather experts say they start receiving queries about snow on December 25 as early as October, but note that mid-December still falls within the realm of doubt for such precise forecasts. Snowy scenes (Image: Getty/David Cation)Moreover, they elaborated on the unpredictability, stating, "This is because when looking at forecasts beyond five days into the future, the chaotic nature of the atmosphere begins to play a larger part. Therefore, whilst our long-range forecast gives a prediction as to what the weather may be doing over the Christmas period, we have to acknowledge that many outcomes remain possible, and it won't be until much closer to the time that we can say with any more certainty."

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