The festive season has well and truly begun with Christmas just around the corner.
And whilst many minds will be thinking about everything from food shopping to gift hunting and how to get the best deals, others will be looking out for the latest weather odds. People are already waking up to frosty windows and before you know it, December 25 will be here.
But with many people praying for a white Christmas in the capital this year, what do we know about what's to come?
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There have been many predicting that a "Beast from the East" could plummet the UK's temperature resulting in a thick downfall of snow in just a matter of days. However the Met Office, have debunked the rumours and said that while temperatures have significantly dropped it doesn't look like we can expect a white winter just yet, according to Liverpool Echo,
Jim Dale, meteorologist for British Weather Services said: "There is a change in weather patterns now looking likely at the start of December. If this happens, we are in a classic position to get a cold flow in from the east, and with that, snow, ice and very cold winds."
He added: "This is an indicator of a Beast from the East, and although it has not woken up fully yet, it is safe to say the beast is opening its eyes.”
But the Met Office has confirmed that widespread snow and disruption is unlikely. It said there was a chance of a light dusting of snow on Scottish mountains but the rest of the UK is likely to miss the white stuff.
When will it snow in Edinburgh this winter?
But what about the capital? As previously reported by Edinburgh Live, and according to WX Charts, Edinburgh and the surrounding areas could see some snowfall in the first few days of December. Flurries are expected in the early hours of Sunday, December 4 continuing until the afternoon of Monday, December 5. More snow showers are then expected in the early hours of Tuesday, December 6, with things drying up as we reach the afternoon.
The areas shaded in purple indicate the areas forecast for snow. However, the flurries are expected to be light with just 1-5cm falling throughout.
Will Edinburgh have a white Christmas this year?
It is good news for snow and Christmas lovers, with Edinburgh being named amongst the cities most likely to enjoy a white Christmas this year.
The Scottish capital is currently 3/1 to see the white stuff on December 25, according to Gambling.com. The site has just launched its White Christmas 2022 page, with Glasgow also appearing at the top of the list.
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