Map shows where snow is most likely to fall in the UK on Christmas Day

As we approach the festive season, Brits across the country will no doubt be ‘dreaming of a white Christmas.’

Britons have had to endure a torrid autumn and early winter in the last few months with Storms Ashley, Connall, Bert and, most recently, Darragh battering the UK.

The country has seen heavy rain, wind reaching speeds of 90mph, and even snow in weeks gone by.

But now, with Christmas on the horizon, the Met Office have given their verdict on what weather’s in store over the next couple of weeks, including on Christmas Day.

In the week leading up to December 25, the Met are predicting an ‘unsettled’ period – but does that mean a white Christmas for anybody in the UK?

Where in the UK could see snow on Christmas Day?

The Met Office have stated that northern parts of the UK are most likely to see snowfall over Christmas.

Their forecast reads: ‘The likely scenario is for an unsettled regime to dominate for much of next week, with occasional spells of rain followed by blustery showers, these most frequent and perhaps wintry at times in the northwest.

‘It may be quite windy at times too, especially towards the north, while southern areas have a greater chance of some lengthier drier and perhaps more settled spells, although even here it may still be rather breezy.’

From Christmas Eve onwards, some Brits may be lucky enough to see some now.

The Met predict: ‘Mainly unsettled conditions appear likely for most, with spells of wind and rain followed by showers affecting most areas but especially the north and northwest of the UK.

‘Some sleet and snow is also likely at times, especially on high ground in the north. However, there are also some signs that more settled conditions are possible at times, these perhaps most likely across the south late in December or into early January.

‘Temperatures are likely to be around average overall, with any more settled interludes bringing a risk of frost and fog.’

There has not been a widespread ‘white Christmas’ since 2010, some 14 years ago.

The Met Office called the weather that Christmas ‘very unusual.’

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