The UK Met Office suggests the possibility of snowfall on Christmas Day, with forecasters indicating an ‘increased’ chance of a dusting of snow in late December and the New Year

Now, the possibility of snowfall over parts of Britain during the period between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day is being acknowledged by the Met Office.

In their extended forecast, meteorologists indicate an increased likelihood of a ‘colder spell of weather with potential hazards like snow and ice’ towards late December.

For those eagerly anticipating opportunities for sledging, confirmation might be awaited closer to the date, as the Met Office’s ability to accurately predict snowfall extends up to five days beforehand.