Colder Weather Expected in the Netherlands, White Christmas Unlikely
The Netherlands will experience colder temperatures starting Saturday, but a white Christmas is unlikely according to Weeronline forecasts
Key Points
- 1Colder weather to hit the Netherlands from Saturday
- 2Christmas week temperatures expected to be below average
- 3Weeronline forecasts light frost and low daytime temperatures
- 4Snowfall on Christmas remains unlikely but not impossible
- 5KNMI predicts continued cold weather through year-end
The Netherlands is bracing for a significant drop in temperatures starting Saturday, as reported by weather bureau Weeronline. Despite a mild December so far, forecasts indicate a 70% to 80% chance of colder than average conditions during the Christmas week. Daytime temperatures, typically around 6°C, are expected to fall to just above zero, with night-time frost likely
While snow on Christmas Day remains improbable, Weeronline suggests that the combination of low temperatures and potential precipitation means snowfall cannot be entirely ruled out. The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) supports this outlook, predicting a 70% chance of below-average temperatures persisting until the end of the year. This shift in weather patterns underscores the variability and unpredictability of winter conditions in the region