The Met Office has shared its verdict on when the country is likely to experience snow as we step into the next year. The forecaster hints that the northern areas of the UK may witness sleet and snow in the first week of 2025.

The predictions fall in line with the weather maps that shows snowy conditions spreading from the northern areas to the southern parts of the country.

According to WXCharts maps, the unsettled conditions will also cause a massive drop in the temperatures with many parts of the country shivering at -12C.

Weather maps suggest areas around Fort William is likely to see -10C from January 1 to 4 as frost makes it way to other areas.

While the heaviest snow will be seen in northern areas, other parts such as Newcastle and Manchester might also see some snow on the ground, as per the maps.

The Met Office’s long-range forecast between December 29 and January 7 reads: “After a reasonably benign start with many places dry on Sunday, the UK is expected to see more widespread unsettled and cooler conditions develop in this period.

“Fronts or low-pressure areas are increasingly likely to cross the country, bringing an increased threat of heavy rain.

“As colder air from the north progresses southwards, the risk of sleet and snow increases, especially in northern areas.

“Temperatures will start around average but will become slightly below average for most, though milder interludes are possible in the south.

“While there is moderate confidence in this trend, confidence is low for the exact positioning of any systems, which will be crucial in determining which areas see rain or snow.”

The weather conditions come days after the forecaster shared that the UK is likely to witness a mild Christmas this year with chances of snow highly unlikely.

Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist, Rebekah Hicks had said: “Christmas Day itself will be cloudy for most, although some eastern areas of the UK, most likely eastern Scotland, may see some clear or sunny spells. We could see some drizzle across hills in the west, and some more persistent rain is possible for northwest Scotland but overall, it will be a fairy cloudy, nondescript day.

“Conditions on Christmas Day and Boxing Day look to be exceptionally mild for the time of year, especially in the north. East and northeast Scotland, for example, could see overnight temperatures that are 10°C above average on Christmas morning.”