Weather maps turn blue and purple indicating rainy and snowy conditions (Image: WXCharts)
A huge 686-mile is set to bring freezing temperatures across the country, new have suggested. Maps from WXCharts have turned blue and purple from Wick to Southampton indicating the possibility of on December 21.
The unsettled weather conditions come days after the issued a for several parts of the country. At present, there is one yellow warning of rain each for December 15, 16 and 17.
The has said rain will become persistent across parts of western Scotland during Sunday. It will continue throughout Monday before easing later on Tuesday.
And the latest map suggest that snow and rain could bring more chaos across the country.
Maps from WXCharts show that the northern areas such as Wick, Fort William and Portree will be covered undera thick layer of snow on December 21.
Temperature levels are likely to fluctuate between -1C to 0C, maps show. (Image: WXCharts)
On the other hand, other cities such as Newcastle, Manchester, Birmingham, London and Southampton may experience wet condition.
The lowest temperatures will be seen in areas around Inverness and Fort William with mercury levels oscillating between -1C to 0C.
The southern parts of the country are likely to experience temperatures between 2-3C, weather maps show.
The ’s long-range forecast between December 19 and 28 reads: “Rain will clear to the east on Thursday with showers following on a very strong northwesterly wind. Showers are likely to become wintry over high ground in the north.
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Colder air will impact the northern parts of the country, maps suggest. (Image: WXcharts)
“Beyond this, it will remain changeable through the rest of the period. The wettest and windiest conditions will probably be in the north, with spells of heavy rain at times as low pressure systems pass by.
“Further south, whilst some unsettled weather is likely at times, it will probably be drier overall with a greater influence of high pressure.
“Temperatures will likely vary around average with both some milder and colder interludes at times. Snow will most likely be restricted to high ground, although could temporarily fall at lower levels in the north during any colder interludes.”
Met Office five-day forecast
This Evening and Tonight:
Cloud and outbreaks of rain and hill fog will continue to slowly move southeastwards across the UK through this evening and overnight. Temperatures rising through the night as mild air spills in with the cloud.
Sunday:
Cloudy, with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. The driest weather will be towards the southeast and wettest towards the northwest. Mild for all and turning increasingly windy in the north.
Outlook for Monday to Wednesday:
Monday remains blustery, but it will be a little brighter. Heavy rain continuing across western Scotland. Wet and windy weather slowly moving eastwards through Tuesday and Wednesday. Mild for all.