A white Christmas in the UK simply needs an observer or an automatic station to report a single snowflake falling on Christmas Day

The Met Office has issued its latest weather forecast which looks at whether snow could hit the UK over the festive season and into the New Year.

The Met Office long-range forecast reads: “Mainly unsettled conditions appear likely for most, with spells of wind and rain followed by showers affecting most areas but especially the north and northwest of the UK. Some sleet and snow is also likely at times, especially on high ground in the north.

The agency has said it is not yet ready to forecast whether to expect snow on Christmas Day, which takes place next week on December 25.

The Met Office says it's the question asked more than any other and starts coming in October but it needs to be much closer to the big day to get the answer

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The Met Office has updated its long-range forecast on the chances of snow this Christmas. It looks set to be a cold, wet and windy one this year and the forecast agency has warned that snowfall is likely on high grounds in the UK.

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It's the question everyone's asking: will it be a white Christmas this year? The Met Office has shared its early predictions, but the answer remains uncertain. While many dream of waking up to snow-covered streets and roofs on Christmas morning,