Predicted temperatures across UK on December 30 (Image: Getty)
The UK is bracing for a major in just days, with fresh revealing that one part of the UK country will be blanketed in snow.
As Brits recovers from the festivities of Christmas, many should brace themselves for a festive snowy scene according to the latest predictions.
But although one part of the country is set to be covered in the white stuff, other regions look set to miss out completely.
According to the latest forecasts, the Scottish Highlands are expected to bear the brunt of the icy conditions on Monday, December 30.
Weather maps show that much of Scotland is likely to see at least some snowfall, with the Highlands potentially experiencing rates of up to 2cm per hour, according to WXCharts.
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Temperatures across UK on January 2 (Image: WX Chart)
Major Scottish cities such as Inverness, Aberdeen Edinburgh, and Glasgow are forecast to experience significant drops in temperature, with Inverness plunging as low as -11°C.
Elsewhere in the UK, snow is also likely to affect northern England and parts of Northern Ireland. Newcastle upon Tyne could see accumulations as temperatures drop to -2°C, while Belfast may experience wintry conditions with lows of -1°C.
The west coast of Wales, Cornwall, and the south coast could also see a dusting of snow on Thursday, January 2.
However according to the maps the Midlands region is set to miss out on the snow,
Weather expert Jim Dale, founder and senior meteorologist at British Weather Services, weighed in on the likliehood of snow over the next week,
He said: “It is ebbing and flowing to a certain degree. There will be colder weather from the 30th in Scotland and the 1st and 2nd in the rest of the UK.
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Weather map for January 30 shows snow covering Scotland (Image: WX Chart)
“However, the snow event, while it will affect some parts of England and Wales, Scotland will get a lion’s share of the white stuff.
“The caveat is that we’re still a bit away from next year, so things can change quite quickly, so the jury’s still out.”
The reports that the week leading up to New Year’s Day will bring cloudy and mild conditions for much of the UK, with patches of mist, fog, and rain expected in England and Wales on Friday, December 27.
However, colder, brighter weather with blustery showers is set to follow as the rain clears southeastward on Saturday, December 28.
Looking ahead, hill snow is predicted to develop in northern areas on Sunday and Monday, adding to the wintry feel as the New Year approaches.
Early projections indicate that heavy snowfall will sweep across the British Isles, affecting much of England, Scotland, and Wales.
The advises staying updated with the latest forecasts and preparing for potential disruptions in areas expected to face significant snowfall.
The New Year’s snowstorm could bring a chilly start to 2024, with a frosty spectacle for some and logistical challenges for others.
Temperatures are expected to drop in the new year (Image: WX Chart)