Met Office explains exactly how much snow needs to fall for white Christmas declaration

Met Office explains exactly how much snow needs to fall for white Christmas declaration View Image

As the festive season is well underway, many Brits may be pondering the likelihood of a white Christmas in the UK. However, when it comes to snowfall, a specific amount is required for the Met Office to officially declare a white Christmas.

Forecasters have some crucial information for Brits about what needs to occur for a Christmas to be officially deemed "white", and the answer might surprise you. For most regions of the UK, Christmas merely marks the start of the period when we're more likely to see snow, which is typically in January and February, but this doesn't rule out the possibility entirely.

Indeed, reports suggest that the UK could soon experience snowfall. Predictions indica