With little more than a fortnight to go before Christmas, thoughts are turning to the big day - and what the weather could have in store for us.
Brits have endured an unsettled start to December, with Storm Darragh having devastating consequences over the weekend. Two men tragically died after strong winds hit the UK, causing trees to fall, while the country saw widespread disruption.
Conditions have calmed down this week, and the Met Office expects more settled conditions to continue in the days ahead. The UK is forecast for dry weather and sunny spells, with patches of freezing fog in some areas.
Fine daytime weather is forecast to continue heading into the weekend, making way for spells of rain and blustery showers next week. READ MORE: The Victorian Greater Manchester Park perfect for a winter walk when the temperature drops Conditions are likely to be more wintry in the north-west of the UK, while northern areas could also see windier conditions.
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