Christmas UK weather forecast revealed - with snow possible in some areas

Forecasters indicate that the weather in the UK during Christmas week is expected to be "variable and unpredictable," with some regions possibly experiencing snowfall.

Driving specialists have advised motorists to avoid using busy highways on Fridays and Saturdays to escape the heaviest traffic often seen during the holiday season.

The Met Office has reported that northern regions of the UK are likely to experience the "heaviest rainfall and strongest winds" over the Christmas season, with periods of intense rain expected.

In its extended forecast for December 20 to 29, it indicates that the weather is expected to be "variable."

However, it noted that snow is expected to mainly occur in elevated areas, although there may be brief instances of it falling at lower elevations in the northern regions during colder periods.

Sky News weather producer Christopher England noted that it's still too soon to provide specific information about the weather conditions during the holiday season.

He mentioned that the weather during the week of Christmas is expected to be somewhat unpredictable, featuring periods of wind and rain, especially in the northern regions. However, an area of high pressure nearby is likely to reduce the rainfall in the southern areas.

The temperatures are likely to fluctuate around the average for the month.

There's not enough information to provide specifics just yet, but it seems that most of the snowfall will be mainly confined to the mountain areas, with a chance of some snow at lower altitudes in the North during colder periods.

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As the holiday season approaches, drivers are being alerted about the peak traffic times on the roads throughout the UK.

The RAC, along with the transport analytics firm Inrix, predicted that traffic is expected to be heaviest from 1 PM to 7 PM on both Friday and Saturday.

Areas where traffic jams are likely to occur include the M3 from its connection with the M25 down to the south coast, the M25 traveling west between its junctions with the M1 and M23, and the M53 route running from Chester to Liverpool.

According to the RAC, a recent survey indicated that around three million people intended to take car trips for leisure on Friday, with the number increasing to 3.7 million on Saturday.

Traffic for the holiday getaway is anticipated to reach its highest point on Christmas Eve, with an estimated 3.8 million trips.

Around 29.3 million holiday trips are expected to take place from Wednesday until Christmas Eve, marking the highest number recorded by the RAC since they started tracking this information in 2013.

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According to Alice Simpson, a representative from RAC, "Our studies indicate that because Christmas is on a Wednesday this year, a lot of motorists will be trying to fit in their holiday travels right up to the day of the celebration."

As the holiday travels pick up pace beginning Friday, Saturday is expected to be especially congested, and Christmas Eve will also present its own set of difficulties.

"To avoid the heaviest traffic, drivers may find that traveling during off-peak times is their best option."

National Highways announced that over 95% of the construction work on England's motorways and key A roads will be removed starting at 6 am on Friday, and there will be no new work until January 2.