With winter settling in early, the country faces a mix of snow and rain in the coming days. While snowstorms will sweep through the north, many areas in southern England are set to avoid the worst of the weather. Meanwhile, Christmas Day itself is expected to be mild and unsettled, with rain and strong winds replacing the traditional festive snowfall. Here\u2019s a look at the upcoming conditions and what they mean for UK residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to weather charts from WXCharts<\/a>, December 1<\/strong> will mark the start of a particularly wintry period, with snow stretching from the Highlands down to Newcastle. Up to 10mm<\/strong> of snow could fall per hour in some regions, bringing a sharp drop in temperatures and making travel conditions treacherous, particularly in the northern parts of the country. The snow will be heaviest in the Highlands, where up to 9cm of snow<\/strong> is forecast to settle, while areas such as Dundee could see around 3cm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The West Midlands and Northumberland are also expected to experience some snowfall, while a lighter dusting is likely along the southern coast, stretching from Greater London to the western counties<\/strong>. For those in southern areas such as Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire, however, the coming storms will pass them by. These regions will likely remain snow-free during this early winter blast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The weather is expected to worsen over the following days, with flurries lingering until December 4. The cold <\/a>spell, accompanied by strong winds, will bring some difficult conditions, especially for motorists and pedestrians in affected areas. However, the likelihood of significant snowfalls in the South remains low, with the weather expected to be much milder there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n