The Met Office's UK weather forecast has said snow could fall across a 14-day period in December as cold weather bites over the Christmas period. The agency's long-range forecast suggests hill snow could fall at times before adding that one region is at risk of snow later in December and into January.
In its forecast for December 18 - December 27th, the Met Office says showers and rain will affect the UK at times, with the heaviest downpours in the west and northwest. They add that the east and southeast will remain drier during this period.
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As for snow, the forecast adds: "Any snow will probably be confined to high ground in the north. Strong winds are possible at times with a risk of gales, especially along coasts and over higher ground.
"During the period, conditions are likely to become more settled, with rainfall amounts decreasing and drier weather becoming more prevalent. This may mean an increasing amount of overnight fog and frost, with temperatures overall dropping to around average, but it will be chilly if or where any fog persists."
In its forecast for December 28 - January 11, the Met Office also mentions snow.
The agency says that there will be spells of rain and strong winds, especially in the north, with "a risk of some snow, mainly over higher ground."
The forecast also says: "High pressure will probably become more influential across the UK during this period. This means an increasing likelihood of dry weather compared to the winter so far."
The coming days will see heavy rain across large parts of the UK with the Met Office issuing a number of yellow weather warnings, and even an amber alert in Wales.
"Very heavy and persistent rain" is expected in northern England and south-west Scotland, and could even cause flooding on Sunday and Monday.