White Christmas forecast for parts of UK in Met Office's new snow maps

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New maps reveal that several parts of the UK are set to enjoy a white Christmas, while others will miss out. Almost all of Scotland is expected to see snowfall on December 25, with some flurries also predicted for northern England.

Northern Ireland and Wales can also expect some snow, making for a picture-perfect Christmas as families exchange gifts. However, four regions in England - the South East, South West, East and London - are not forecast to see any snow on the big day.The heaviest snowfall is expected in Scotland, where higher regions could see more than a foot of snow.The Met Office's forecast for December 25 reads: "Around the middle of next week, low pressure may dominate, with a spell of mild, wet and windy weather for most places. " It continues: "Thereafter, while high pressure may try and build at times, especially in the south late in the period, the more likely scenario is for an unsettled regime to dominate.

Spells of wind and rain, perhaps with some hill snow in the north, are likely, followed by blustery showers, these most frequent and perhaps wintry at times in the northwest." The forecast concludes: "Temperatures will vary around average, with oscillations between colder and milder interludes." The UK is set to shiver as the latest data from forecaster WXCharts indicates a significant weather front is on its way, which could see temperatures plummet to -7C in some regions due to an influx of cold Arctic air.

While snowfall is expected predominantly in the north, cities down south like London, Birmingham, and Cardiff might just get drizzle and single-figure temperatures for their Christmas Day forecast, reports the Mirror.