Snow Forecast to Arrive with 2026 – Yellow Weather Warnings Issued
Published on: 31 Dec, 2025
Updated on: 31 Dec, 2025
By Martin Giles
The New Year is set to arrive with snow and a blast of Arctic air. One to two centimetres of snow could fall across Surrey and other parts of the South East, according to the Meterological Office which has issued a Yellow Warning for an area stretching from North Wales through the West Midlands into the South East.
Yellow warnings are the lowest level of warning issued when “it is likely that the weather will cause some low-level impacts, including some disruption to travel in a few places”.
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Colder air is expected to move south across the UK from tomorrow (Thursday, January 1), bringing a marked drop in temperatures, severe gales in the north, and an increasing risk of snow and ice.
According to the Met Office’s website: “High pressure to the west and low pressure to the east will bring a northerly airflow across the UK from New Year’s Day. This pattern allows Arctic air to push south, resulting in a prolonged spell of very cold weather as we head into the New Year. Warnings for wind, snow and ice are now in place. ”
Chief Meteorologist, Jason Kelly, said “We’re entering a much colder period with Arctic air sinking south to cover the whole country by Friday. Temperatures will fall well below average, with snow showers and snow accumulations likely, particularly in northern and some central areas. There is also a risk of widespread ice.
“Very cold temperatures will continue through Saturday and Sunday, with minus double figures overnight and daytime temperatures not rising above 0°C for many areas.
“Wintry hazards will continue, with more severe weather warnings possible. It looks like this cold spell could last well into next week, so it is important people keep up to date with the latest forecast and warnings and plan ahead.”
Jim Allen
December 31, 2025 at 6:43 pm
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