Bitter cold temperatures will set in this upcoming weekend with highs in the upper 20s and teens. The historical probability of a white Christmas goes up to 60 percent for the Beloit, Janesville, and Madison areas say the Farmers Almanac. When checking the Farmers Almanac regarding our chances of a White Christmas in the Illinois and Wisconsin area, Rockford and Chicago are in the 40 to 50 percent chance range of having up to an inch of snow on Christmas Day. Low temperatures will get into the single digits and there's currently around a 15 percent chance of snowfall on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day for Rockford, and a 25 percent chance of snow around Chicago, according to the latest Weather Channel predictions. What are the chances we will have a White Christmas this year? The temperature will turn colder again, feeling chilly in the strong winds.Current Weather Channel forecasts say snow showers are possible beginning this Thursday evening (12/15) with an expected accumulation of around one inch by Friday morning and t emperatures dipping below freezing and staying there through at least Christmas.Īnother round of snow is expected on December 21 and 22 for the Rockford and Chicagoland area with 3 to 9+ inches of snowfall accumulation possible through Friday, December 23, according to current Weather Channel forecasts. It will probably continue to be windy with the possibility of gales in the north. These may occasionally fall as snow, over higher ground in the south, but possibly reaching low levels in the north. The latest long-range forecast from the Met Office for the period between December 20-29 also states: "The weather will likely continue to be mainly unsettled with showers or some longer spells of rain, most frequent in the north and northwest. From 6pm onwards, the snow is expected the stop under cloudy skies. Snow - possibly with some rain - has been forecast to fall from 6am to 5pm. On Christmas day itself however, it'll be all change as snow is forecast at various points of the day as figures tumble to a chilly 4C - with lows of 2C. The spokesperson added: "Rain will clear to a few showers overnight and into Monday (Dec 19). Although, the high temperatures will be accompanied by cloudy and rain for both of the days. The mercury is forecast to jump to 14C on Monday (Dec 19) and then fall slightly to 10C on Tuesday (Dec 20) - still fairly warm as far as winter goes. However, there could be a mild spell across the county at the start of next week. Latest BBC Weather forecast indicates snow on Christmas Day (Image: BBC Weather) Turning overcast and windy into Sunday (Dec 18) with spells of rain pushing in from the south-west, possibly falling wintry on the high ground to start." The wintry weather looks set to stay for several days after that, with the BBC forecasting temperatures in Lincolnshire could linger just a few degrees above freezing in the four days leading up to Christmas (Dec 21-24).Ī BBC Weather spokesperson said: "Saturday (Dec 17) is expected to be dry throughout, with patchy mist and fog gradually lifting to leave sunny spells and variable cloud. READ MORE: Lincolnshire's lowest temperature of year so far is recorded overnight It comes as the Met Office today (Dec 15) issued a severe snow and ice warning for almost every part of the UK for this Sunday (Dec 18).įor Lincolnshire, the alert warns of a "period of rain and snow mixed falling on frozen surfaces will lead to icy conditions causing some travel disruption." It also states some injuries may occur from slips and falls on icy surfaces. According to the latest forecast for the region on BBC Weather, snow is predicted to fall on Sunday, December 25 - Christmas Day.Īlthough things could well change between now and then, seeing as the forecast has been made 10 days in advance, there is still a likelihood of it happening due to he cold spell currently gripping the UK. Those hoping for a White Christmas in Lincolnshire will be pleased to hear that their wishes may well come true this year.
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