Britons all across Britain are expected to celebrate the warmest New Years Eve ever with temperatures of 59F. However, forecasters warn that there could be rain in the area and strong winds.
After the Met Office stated that temperatures will be “above-average for this time” and “exceptionally mild”, outdoor parties could take place in the garden and outdoors.
Following a cooler start to Friday, the temperatures in some parts of south England will rise to a comfortable temperature of 59F (15C) by Friday. The country will experience similar weather to areas in Athens and Madrid in the southern European heatspots.
This would mean that the Colwyn Bay record of 58F (14.8C) would be broken, and this New Year’s Eve would become the hottest ever recorded.
Forecasters warn that the weather is likely to remain unstable with rain possible in the South and West of England this week.
As the forecast is made, The Prime Minister met with Sir Patrick Vallance and Professor Chris Whitty, chief advisors to discuss the imposition of restrictions on England in the New Year due to the Omicron Covid variant.
Snowmobile riders take to the roads near Castleside in County Durham as snowstorms hit parts of the country on Boxing Day.
Sheep are spotted on a snow covered field in Guiseley, West Yorkshire, as the Met Office declares an official White Christmas after two measuring stations in Scotland recorded snowfall on Christmas Day
Today is likely to see rain and/or showers in many places, before the west brings sunshine.
It will rain all day As cloud break across parts of the central, eastern and southern regions, move northeast.
On Thursday the weather will turn ‘eastern’The weather is expected to be mild with showers and strong winds, interspersed by drier, brighter periods.
Greg Dewhurst, Met Office spokesperson said that 14.8C was the record for New Year’s Eve in 2011. Temperatures look like they will be between 14 and 15C (57.2 to 59F), so that it’s possible temperatures could reach that level.
We’re expecting to experience temperatures well above normal for the week across most of the country.
The average UK temperature for this period of the year is 7-8C (44.6-46.4F).
“We are looking forward to highs of 12-14C (553.6-57.2F), or locally 15C in a couple spots. It’s likely that it will be much higher than average.”
Dewhurst said that it would sometimes be cloudy, windy and rainy.
He added: ‘There’s going to be cloud at times as well as strong winds and heavy rain, particularly across the north and the west of the UK.
“This all is being driven by low pressure system moving across the Atlantic, bringing in milder air and more wet weather.
Cuprinol has conducted a survey to find that people love eating outside all year.
The firm, which makes weatherproof paint for fences and garden furniture, found more people are opting to make use of their garden in the cold months.
A third of the 10 polled respondents claimed that they spent more time in their backyard in the weeks leading up to Halloween or Bonfire Night than in the summer.
37% said that the cold weather was not an obstacle to their outdoor activities and they would rather stay warm in order to spend more time outside.
Meanwhile 51 per cent said they preferred to host parties outside to entertain friends and 82 per cent claimed that spending time outside improved their mood.
Cuprinol spokesperson stated that “gardens aren’t a place we only enjoy three months out of the year.” To ensure that their gardens are a place they enjoy year round, more people invest in them.
This comes just days after Boxing Day was cold and snowy. Heavy flurries swept across the Peak District, South Scotland, Durham, Northumberland and Northumberland in the morning, causing up to 4 inches of snow on the high ground.
Today is likely to see rainy showers in many parts of the country, before sunshiny spells arrive from west. Southampton could see temperatures of 11C and Loch Glascarnoch could experience -4C.
As snow falls on Boxing Day in England, a woman is seen walking her dog in Castleside County Durham.
Redcar Beach hosts the Boxing Day Swim, where two swimmers dress up as pandas and lobsters splash in the North Sea cold water.
A crowd warms up for a Boxing Day charity swim at Ayr Beach in support of Ayrshire Cancer Support
Ayrshire Cancer Support swimmers participate in charity Boxing Day swimming at Ayr Beach before any new restrictions from Scotland, Northern Ireland or Wales.
Following snowfall at two measurement stations in Scotland on Christmas Day the Met Office declared a White Christmas.
The blizzards caused major road closures in the North.
Many drivers were unable to drive after the snow piled up on their cars.
However, even in the cold, daring swimmers from Perranporth Beach in Cornwall and Ayr, South-West Scotland were able to withstand it.
As they braved the cold sea, some wore Santa hats or tinsel while others waited on the shore to warm up before jumping in.
England is currently the only part of the UK where party-goers will be able to celebrate New Year’s Eve without restrictions after Boris Johnson opted to heed the pleas of hospitality bosses and resist fresh Covid curbs.
According to the Prime Minister, “We will continue monitoring the data closely but no new restrictions will be introduced in England prior the New Year.” But, given Omicron cases increasing in number, I encourage everyone to remain cautious.
“Most important, I encourage everyone to have their booster or first jab immediately to safeguard yourself and your family.
This was because Professor Sir John Bell of Oxford University’s medicine, who is regius professor, supported the decision by the government not to place new Covid restrictions on England in the New Year.
Sir John said to BBC Radio 4 Today that the health minister had taken his advice and been looking at the data. His judgment on where to go over the next few days seems fine, I believe.
“There are many people aware of the dangers of this epidemic of diseases. People in England, and especially the UK have been very responsible about trying to avoid going out, as well as spending too much time exposed to the virus.
You can’t help but notice the quiet streets and people walking along them. As we wait to see what happens, I believe that this trend will continue the following week.