Increasing snow risk as milder air starts returning

By Brian Gaze

[Published 08:20 04/01/2026]

More changeable weather is expected to develop in the coming days as milder air starts to return from the Atlantic. This leads to an increasing risk of rain, sleet and snow, with the potential for disruptive accumulations in places. The details are very uncertain, but the greatest risk of significant snowfall is in northern and eastern areas, particularly over high ground.

14 day weather forecast video

Issued 30th December 2025

Showers 

Sunny and very cold

Snow showers continue in northern Scotland, as well as western, northern and eastern coastal counties. The rest of the UK can expect sunny periods and dry conditions, although this afternoon snow showers are likely to move across Wales and into central counties of England..

Very cold. Temperatures range from -2°C in the far north to 3°C in the south and 6C in the south west. Check the weather radar for the most up-to-date view.

UKV, Sunday 4th January [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Tonight:
Snow showers push southeastwards across central and southern counties, potentially giving a covering in places. There will also be further snow showers in coastal counties, but elsewhere it remains dry with clear periods. A widespread and severe frost develops.

Tomorrow:
Similar to today, with snow showers continuing in coastal counties. Very cold, with sharp or severe frost early and late.

UKV, Monday 5th January [Tap animation to toggle cities]

More mixed next week

Tuesday: More changeable conditions develop. Outbreaks of rain, sleet and snow are most likely in the north and west. Accumulations of snow are likely in places. To the south and east it probably remains dry. 

Outlook: Changeable. Outbreaks of rain, sleet, and snow clear southeastwards at the start of the period. In the following days, the risk of snow becomes increasingly focused on the north, with rain more likely in the south.

GFS overview for Tuesday 6th January - Thursday 8th January

Yesterday's temperatures

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Current temperatures vs Historical averages

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