Storm Arwen has brought snow to some areas of the UK — and odds have dropped for a White Christmas.
Snow fell overnight on Friday in Scotland and parts of northern England while high winds battered the UK. Now William Hill has cut the odds on more snow coming on Christmas Day.
The betting firm is offering a range of odds for snow at 12 UK airports — including Cardiff — on December 25. Collectively the odds are at their lowest level since 2017. Here is the full list:
- Leeds (Leeds-Bradford Airport) - 3-1
- Edinburgh (Airport) - 3-1
- Glasgow (Airport) - 3-1
- Liverpool (Airport) - 7-2
- Newcastle (Airport) - 4-1
- Birmingham (Airport) - 4-1
- Manchester (Airport) - 4-1
- Belfast (Airport) - 9-2
- London (City Airport) - 6-1
- Cardiff (Airport) - 8-1
- Bristol (Airport) - 8-1
- Dublin (Airport) - 8-1
In its long-term UK weather forecast up to Christmas Day, the Met Office does not mention snow. It predicts "unsettled and changeable" weather with "milder and wetter than average conditions for most, bringing a risk of stormy conditions".
The forecast continues: "Perhaps turning more settled in southern regions for a time nearer the start of this period, which will increase the risk of frost and fog when skies clear overnight. Temperatures on the milder side for much of this period, but some short lived colder spells are possible."
William Hill spokesperson Rupert Adams said: “It appears that this latest cold snap has arrived right on time and it is part of a bigger narrative which is expected to play out right up until the big day. The strongest La Nina weather phenomenon since 2010 should ensure a much colder than normal winter. And with each passing week, and snow now on the ground, the case for a White Christmas becomes more convincing.”
You can read the latest updates on Storm Arwen here as a yellow wind warning remains in place for Wales.
