This dramatic shift in conditions marks a major change for the festive season. According to meteorologists, warm winds from the Atlantic will push temperatures into the double digits across much of the country, leaving Britons reaching for T-shirts instead of scarves and gloves. While some parts of the UK, especially in the north, may hang on to cooler temperatures for a while, snow looks set to remain a distant memory, and rain is now a far more likely holiday forecast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The dramatic change in weather is primarily attributed to a shift in wind patterns. Jim Dale<\/strong>, meteorologist for British Weather Services, explained that the shift from northerly winds to westerly winds would bring milder air into the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This transition will bring a period of high pressure<\/strong> early in the week, providing a brief settled spell. However, according to the Met Office<\/a>, a transition to lower pressure<\/strong> towards the end of the week will usher in wetter and windier conditions as Atlantic weather systems take over. Rain is expected to become more frequent in the run-up to Christmas<\/strong>, and with the weather becoming more changeable, there\u2019s little chance of a return to the cold snap that recently gripped the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n