Met Office issues updated forecast for snow over Christmas across UK

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There’s a possibility that some areas in the UK could experience a white Christmas, according to the Met Office. However, forecasters warn that any snowfall is likely to be limited to higher ground in northern areas, so it won’t be widespread.

In its long range weather forecast for the period from Saturday, December 21 until Monday December 30, the Met Office said: “Any snow will most likely be restricted to high ground in the North, although it could temporarily fall at lower levels during any colder interludes.” Overall conditions are expected to be “unsettled” in the coming weeks, with spells of wet and windy weather mixed with drier and brighter conditions.

However, it’s likely to be the northwest that’s hardest hit with wet weather. READ MORE: Met Office issues UK snow weather forecast update amid reports of 'storm' Forecasters said: ”The wettest and windiest conditions will probably be in the north, especially the northwest, with spells of heavy rain at times as low pressure systems pass by.” The south is expected to be “drier overall” but with some unsettled weather still forecast.

In terms of temperatures, the Met Office says that it will be “above average for much of the time, although some brief colder incursions remain possible.” Going into the new year, the weather is set to remain “changeable”.