It's already been a white December for some Brits - so what are the chances of a white Christmas?
Temperatures have been milder this week as northerly winds blow away the freezing Arctic air, but forecasters at the Met Office say these may plummet again this weekend, slightly upping the chances of some festive snowfall.
High up parts of northern England and Scotland are the areas most likely to see wintry conditions on the big day, weather experts say.