Just as the UK is starting to come out of the grips of sub zero temperatures, forecasters are yet again predicting a period of extremely cold weather. Long-range predictions even suggest Britain could be set for its 'snowiest period of weather' since 2010.
James Madden, a forecaster for Exacta Weather, told GB news: "Temperatures will drop in the run up to Christmas and this could bring the risk of snow to parts of the country, some of which may fall to lower levels. The rest of December and January are showing signs of frequent spells of cold wintry weather with below-average temperatures and numerous wintry blasts.
"We could now be looking at a lengthy cold period setting in for a number of weeks and the potential for some of the coldest and snowiest weather since December 2010."
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According to the Met Office, Nottingham is set to see a continuation of warmer temperatures, with highs of 10C on Christmas Day and the chance of plenty of sun on Boxing Day, although temperatures won't get above 6C.
Friday, December 23, is set to be rainy with temperatures of 6C, while Christmas Eve will be relatively cloudy, but with highs of 9C and overnight lows of 7C.
Here is the UK long-range forecast for Monday, December 26, to Wednesday, January 4
Frequent wintry showers affecting northern areas on Monday, these becoming confined to the Northern Isles, where very windy too. Elsewhere, some sunshine, but an area of cloud and rain, with a small chance of snow on its northern edge may return from the south for a time.
For the following few days, probably a fairly windy and changeable period of weather, with rain, and some snow at times, interspersed with colder, brighter spells.
Around the turn of the year, uncertainties in the forecast increase, but a ridge of high pressure may bring a quieter interlude for many with more widely colder conditions, overnight frost and crisp, sunny days. Some wintry showers are also possible, especially in coastal areas.
The UK long-range forecast for January 5 - January 19
Confidence remains low at the start of the year. There is a signal for generally settled conditions though periods of wet and windy weather are still possible, and within this will come the chance of some snow.
Temperatures are likely to be around or a little below normal, with some generally colder conditions perhaps developing again around mid-January.
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