THE Met Office has given a strong hint that it will be a White Christmas – with snow set to fall.
Forecasters said there is a chance of "wintry showers" in northern areas at the end of this week and over the weekend.
If the wintry showers persist into next week, there could be a dusting of snow on Christmas Day.
A Met Office spokesperson said: "As we head towards the end of next week and the festive period there is, as always, more uncertainty in the forecast.
"However, there are indications that by the end of next week we could see high pressure moving further south and west away from the UK, allowing northwesterly winds to develop at times.
"This would allow some short periods where colder air affects the UK, with the potential for wintry showers in northern areas."
Read More UK News
FIERCE INFERNO
Blaze rips through hotel after protest over plans to house migrants there
THE WURST
Christmas market lovers moan as beers & snacks cost more than flight to Frankfurt
But any snow is unlikely to settle, with little sign of a "widespread or severe" cold snap.
This week will be rainy in many parts, with the mercury hovering around the December average.
Met Office expert Matthew Lehnert said: "Into early next week, this weather front will move slowly south and bring some rain to the remainder of the UK.
"As the front clears south, temperatures will return to near average.
Most read in The Sun
TOUCHING
Strictly winner whispers four word message to partner Vito moments after huge win
STREETS OF FEAR
We live in ‘The Boneyard’ – the UK’s most desperate area for homelessness
fan fave
Susanna Reid fans demand huge shake-up after GMB star swaps channels
END OF AN ERA
Ian Wright announces he is QUITTING Match of the Day after 27yrs as pundit
"It will remain changeable through midweek, with the best of any prolonged drier spells in the south and east."
There are no weather warnings currently in place for this week or next.
Source: Read Full Article