England Set For First White Christmas Since 2010 According To AI Winter Predictions

England will have its first ‘White Christmas’ since 2010 and a host of other records will be broken across the UK this winter.

This comes after research from Sportscasting’s AI Supercomputer, which predicted the lowest temperature, chance of snowfall and rainfall this winter.

The 2024 summer was the coolest since 2015, with June and July bringing particularly cold averages compared to recent years.

Temperatures in August brought the overall average up, as on Monday 12th August Cambridge, England, recorded the hottest day of the year at 34.8°C.

This was slightly higher than the hottest day recorded in the year prior (33.5°C) but was far off the huge heat wave in 2022 which peaked at 40.3°C in Coningsby, Lincolnshire.

With that in mind, given the cooler summer this year, the AI’s prediction for a white Christmas in England may come to fruition.

AI Predicts Winter 2024 In UK: Snowfall

Snow has become a rare sight in large parts of the United Kingdom in recent years, with the average temperature consistently rising.

England has not seen a white Christmas since 2010, when 83% of stations reported there was snow on the ground on Christmas Day.

In 2018, there was a long-week of snowfall across the UK between February 26th and March 8th, before an extremely hot summer.

According to the AI prediction, England will see its first white Christmas since 2010 and the snow will begin to cover the country on November 18th.

AI Snowfall Prediction

The winter of 2024 in England will be one for the history books, as snow blankets the country in a dazzling display of white. From early December, cold Arctic winds sweep down, bringing with them heavy snowfall that turns cities and villages alike into picturesque winter wonderlands. London’s iconic landmarks, from Big Ben to Tower Bridge, will be dusted in snow, while the countryside will resemble scenes from a postcard.

The first snow of winter 2024 in England falls on November 18th, just as dawn breaks. The air, crisp with anticipation, holds its breath, and the quiet streets are dusted in white before the city even wakes. By midday, the trees wear a shimmering cloak of frost, and the world seems to move a little slower. People peer through windows, watching the snowflakes drift down, each one a promise of the season’s magic, and for a moment, everything feels still and timeless.

As Christmas approaches, excitement builds across the nation for what is predicted to be the first true “white Christmas” in years. On the night of December 24th, a fresh wave of snowfall arrives, ensuring that by Christmas morning, gardens, rooftops, and streets are covered in a thick, powdery layer. Children wake to the magic of snow-filled skies, ready to build snowmen, while families enjoy festive walks through crisp, quiet landscapes.

The snow will continue to fall gently throughout Christmas Day, adding a touch of magic to the festivities. 

AI Predicts Winter 2024 In UK: Rainfall

Although the snowfall will be much appreciated, especially around Christmas, UK residents will not be pleased with the AI’s prediction on the rainfall this winter.

The UK has been stereo-typically linked with rain and bad weather in general, something that is set to continue in the upcoming season.

In 2014/15 the UK had its highest amount of rainfall on average during winter, at around 540mm and this record is set to be broken with around 600mm.

The flooding rates in the UK have been projected to increase, with a reported 6.1 million people living in flood prone areas.

This means that the AI’s prediction of around 600mm may be a huge issue for UK residents during the upcoming winter.

AI Rainfall Prediction

In 2024, the UK experiences an unprecedented surge in winter rainfall, far exceeding the original record average of 540mm. A rare combination of atmospheric events drives this anomaly. The jet stream shifts dramatically southward, funneling a series of intense Atlantic storms directly across the UK. Persistent low-pressure systems dominate, bringing heavy downpours nearly every week from December through February.

This pattern creates prolonged periods of flooding, particularly in low-lying regions such as Somerset, the Thames Valley, and parts of Wales. Coastal areas are battered by relentless storm surges, while urban centers face severe disruptions. The usual dry spells between storms vanish, replaced by days of unbroken rain, leaving reservoirs overflowing and rivers struggling to contain the deluge. By the end of February, rainfall totals surpass 600mm in many regions, making it one of the wettest winters on record and sparking renewed discussions about climate resilience and flood defences.

AI Predicts Winter 2024 In UK: Temperature 

Colder temperatures in winter is hardly ground-breaking news, but Scotland specifically tends to bring the lowest numbers in the UK.

The coldest temperature to ever be recorded in the UK came on January 10th 1982 in Braemar, Aberdeenshire at a staggering 27.2°C.

For England specifically, the coldest recorded temperature was on this same day in Newport, Shropshire – dropping to as low as 26.1°C.

Since 2015, the month of February 2018 brought the lowest average temperature in England, dropping to a mean of -0.4°C.

In relation to the predicted white Christmas, December 2010 was the coldest the 12th month of the year had ever been since 1890 with a mean average of 5°C and the AI expects this to be beaten in 2024.

AI Temperature Prediction

In the winter of 2024, the UK faces a bitter December that stops just short of breaking the record low of -27.2°C. However, it sets a new mark by averaging the coldest December in over a decade, with temperatures rarely climbing above freezing. From the Scottish Highlands to the southern coast, the nation shivers under persistent icy winds and prolonged frosts. Snow blankets the landscape, particularly in the north, causing widespread disruption. London experiences several snowfalls, a rarity in recent years, while rural communities grapple with icy roads and frozen pipes. Despite the intense cold, the temperature never dips far enough to threaten historic records, only reaching -18°C in Scotland and -9°C in England. Nevertheless, the month’s persistent chill secures its place as the coldest December since 2010, with a mean temperature struggling to reach 2°C, well below the long-term average of 5°C. Britons brace for a harsh start to winter, with warnings of more to come in the new year.