The Met Office have suggested that Leeds and other parts of northern England should be in for snow this weekend after forecasting a white Christmas.
The weather forecast suggested over the weekend that we were in for a snowy Christmas Day, but this has since been pushed back to make way for high chances of rain.
According to Apple News, it won't be until Boxing Day that snow hits the West Yorkshire region, despite expected temperatures 2 - 6 degrees. The 70% chance of snowfall is followed by a drop in temperature between Christmas and New Year.
Plenty of freezing and wet weather is expected over the next two weeks, so make sure you wrap up warm, grab those gloves before buying a sledge for Boxing Day.
Unexpected snow in November stopped Leeds in its tracks. / Image: Bei Travels
At present, the temperatures and forecast over the Christmas period is as followed:
Monday 20 December: 10% chance of rain with temperatures of 2 - 5 degrees.
Tuesday 21 December: clouds with no rain expected, with temperatures of -1 - 4 degrees.
Wednesday 22 December: 70% chance of rain with temperatures of -2 - 4 degrees.
Thursday 23 December: 70% chance of rain with temperatures of 3- 9 degrees.
Friday 24 December: 80% chance of rain with temperatures of 5 - 8 degrees.
Saturday 25 December: formerly snow reported but now a 90% chance of rain with temperatures of 4 - 6 degrees.
Sunday 26 December: 70% chance of snow with temperatures of 2 - 6 degrees.
Monday 27 December: 50% chance of snow with temperatures of 0 - 4 degrees.
Tuesday 28 December: 60% chance of snow with temperatures of -1 - 3 degrees.
Wednesday 29 December: 40% chance of snow, with temperatures of -1 - 3 degrees.
Whitelock’s Ale House has announced the return of its annual Beer Festival - hoorah!
There’s nothing quite like a nice fresh pint, and we all know Whitelock’s Ale House know how to pour a good one.
So it's with great glee that we can fill you in on their upcoming Beer Festival which will be returning to the iconic festival from Thursday 18 to Sunday 21 June 2026.
The four-day festival will celebrate the best of independent brewing in Leeds, with beers sourced exclusively from local breweries.
Featured breweries will include Northern Monk, Kirkstall Brewery, Anthology, Amity Brew Co. and more.
Known as the oldest pub in Leeds, Whitelock’s Ale House has long championed independent beers and local brewing culture.
Image: Supplied
This year’s festival aims to spotlight the strength and diversity of the city’s brewing scene, with the tagline 'Beer tastes better up north!'
Beer will be pouring throughout the weekend across Whitelock's Ale House and The Turk's Head, with further brewery announcements and festival details set to be shared in the coming weeks via their Instagram.
The best part? Entry to the festival is completely free.
Talking about this year’s festival, General Manager Beth said: “Beer has always been at the heart of Whitelock’s, so this felt like the right year to celebrate both the breweries on our doorstep and the city we’ve called home for more than 300 years.
"Leeds has a brilliantly strong independent beer scene right now, and we’re looking forward to showcasing some of the best breweries the city has to offer across the weekend.”
You can find out more about Whitelock's Ale House and their fabulous Beer Festival here via their website. Cheers to that!
Inside Leeds’ very first sauna and ice bath cafe hidden behind a railway arch
Clementine Hall
Get ready to take the plunge Leeds, as a community-led sauna and ice bath concept has landed in the city centre.
Hidden behind a railway arch in Saxton Gardens, Kontrast has brought its popular sauna and ice bath concept to the city.
Following the huge success of its Manchester site, Kontrast Leeds combines saunas, ice baths and a cafe designed to bring wellness into everyday life.
The Leeds space features two traditional saunas, one infrared saunas and four ice baths each varying in temperature between 3 and 13 degrees.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
The space is absolutely gorgeous, complete with trendy tin ceilings, fairy lights and soft furnishings.
Plunge pools can be enjoyed solo or shared, depending on what guests choose, giving people the opportunity to shape each session around exactly what they need that day.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
The same goes for the saunas, with one silent and one sauna giving guests the option to come for conversation or reflection.
Single sessions will cost just £12 for 45 minutes, with 90-minute sessions from £20.
There's a fab little cafe too offering all sorts from electrolyte slushes to ginger shots and a range of coffees and matcha.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
Known for making sauna and ice feel more accessible, welcoming and community-driven, Kontrast has grown beyond regular sessions to become a base for recurring events. These include their live ambient DJ set event, Unwind, which celebrates local talent, and their weekly run club, both of which the team hopes to bring to Leeds as part of building a similar sense of community in the city.
Officially opening their doors this Friday 29 May, Kontrast are offering free sessions over the weekend so you can try before you buy. Book your spot here.
Sophie Smith -
20th December 2021 
