White Christmas

Will it be a White Christmas in Barrow in Furness?

Snow odds for Barrow in Furness, North West England, on Christmas Day 2026.

The historical picture

Over the 34 years from 1991–2024, Barrow in Furness has had a white Christmas fewer than 1 year in 10: 1 of 34 years saw snow fall on Christmas Eve or Day. The most recent was 2009.

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White Christmas

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Snow on the Day

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Snow on the Eve

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About Barrow in Furness

Elevation

17 m

Region

North West England

Model

1 km, in-house

Higher and more northerly places tend to score better, and Barrow in Furness sits at 17 m.

Nearby places

Frequently asked questions

Will it snow in Barrow in Furness this Christmas?
The current estimate is a 4% chance of a white Christmas in Barrow in Furness in 2026. This far out the number comes from our climate model; it sharpens on its own as the live forecast comes into range, within about a month of Christmas.
How often does Barrow in Furness have a white Christmas?
Over 1991–2024, snow fell on Christmas Eve or Day in Barrow in Furness fewer than 1 year in 10 (1 of 34 years).
When did Barrow in Furness last have a white Christmas?
The most recent white Christmas in Barrow in Furness in our 1991–2024 records was 2009.