Met Office reveals Christmas weather forecast and if we will see a white Christmas
The weather is expected to remain largely dry over the Christmas period with a cold wind.
The Met Office has revealed that Christmas Eve will be dry and settled. There will be some cloud at times, especially towards the east, otherwise plenty of sunny spells. The weather will be feeling colder than of late, with a bit of an easterly breeze blowing, which will add to the chill. Maximum temperature 6 °C.
Remaining dry during the evening and overnight, with variable, often large amounts of cloud. Still rather breezy, though the odd pocket of frost possible in some rural areas. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
Christmas Day will see a continuation of the dry and settled theme. The Pennines will hold onto areas of cloud, but elsewhere lengthy spells of sunshine developing. Cold and breezy. Maximum temperature 6 °C.
The weather will stay largely dry on Boxing Day and through the weekend with variable cloud cover. Some clear or sunny spells. Cold throughout with some night frost, and breezy for a while.