Snow is expected to hit the UK as 2024 rolls into 2025, with some parts of the country expected to see a white New Year's Day, according to the latest weather maps.
The Met Office's long-range forecast from December 30 to January 8 warns of colder air moving southwards, heightening the likelihood of sleet and snow as the New Year begins.
The forecast states: "As colder air from the north progresses southwards, the risk of sleet and snow increases, especially in northern areas, but this will depend each day on where the thermal boundary lies." The forecaster's map shows that early New Year's Day will spell snow for the north of Scotland, including Fort William, Loch Rannoch and Pitlochry.
According to forecasters, temperatures are expected to start around average but will dip below average for most areas, particularly in the north, although occasional milder spells may still occur in the south.
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