Christmas weather 2021 Leeds: Met Office forecast for Xmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day

The Met Office has released its weather forecast for Christmas Day in Leeds this week, predicting that there will be no white Christmas this year despite hopes earlier this month.

After storm Arwen brought in a light dusting of snow in Leeds last month, many were eagerly awaiting the arrival of more snowy weather as Christmas reared its head.

However instead the The Met Office is now predicting a relatively mild day with light rain changing to overcast by early evening.

On average Met Office forecasters say that temperatures in Leeds on Christmas Day will peak at around 5C with a few rays of sunshine intermittently.

With lows of 2C towards the late afternoon and an early sunset, it may be best for keen walkers to get their Christmas stroll in before lunchtime to avoid the colder winds.

Here is the full long range forecast for the Christmas period, including Boxing Day and New Years Day, provided by the Met Office:

Outlook for Friday to Sunday:

Cloudy with light rain on Christmas Eve, snow possible over hills.

Drier for Christmas Day and Boxing Day, but feeling cold with a fresh breeze. Low confidence in drier weather.

Sunday 26 Dec - Tuesday 4 Jan

This period remains somewhat uncertain in detail, but generally sees a split between colder air to the north and milder air to the south.

Snow showers are looking to continue across far northern areas, with perhaps some mainly light rain or snow for southern locations.

To the south, mild, unsettled weather, with rain and occasional strong winds.

To the north more settled conditions with brighter spells and perhaps some frost or ice.

Feeling very cold in brisk northeasterly winds for many.

Along the boundary, potential for significant weather with snow likely at times in addition to possibly strong winds.

Becoming colder than average heading into January with any unsettled, milder spells most likely for the west and south.

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