The UK may be in for a wintry surprise<\/strong> as Christmas<\/strong> approaches, as the Met Office<\/strong> has predicted the possibility of precipitation<\/strong> in the final days before the holiday. Cold weather <\/strong>is set to sweep across the country, with northern England<\/strong> and parts of Scotland<\/strong> most likely to see their first snow of the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the coming week, snow is expected to fall across Scotland<\/strong>, particularly in the Scottish Highlands<\/strong> and mountainous areas, as temperatures are forecast to plummet by as much as 12\u00b0C<\/strong>. The Met Office<\/strong> has stated that snow showers are typical for this time of year, especially at higher altitudes, but conditions are expected to become more intense across the north.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Honor Criswick<\/strong>, a meteorologist at the Met Office, explained that Scotland<\/a><\/strong> and Northern Ireland<\/strong> will experience blustery conditions<\/strong> and occasional snow showers. She mentioned:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cPlenty of showers around the coast of Scotland, Northern Ireland, plenty of blustery showers too. It\u2019s going to feel quite chilly here, with some showers perhaps falling as snow over the high ground of Scotland.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Forecasted Temperature Drops and Snowfall<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Temperatures across the UK are expected to struggle to reach highs of only 7-8\u00b0C<\/strong> during the day, while colder air will bring nighttime temperatures close to freezing<\/strong>. In particular, areas in the north<\/strong> and on higher ground<\/strong> will see the mercury dip to around 0\u00b0C<\/strong>, intensifying the potential for snowfall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n