The Met Office says temperatures are set to plunge due to a "gale force northerly wind," the nature of which will lead to significant drifting of snow throughout Friday

The Met Office has issued its latest forecast for Christmas Day, including its latest thoughts on the possibility of this year being a 'white Christmas '. The first half of December was 'exceptionally wet', with many regions facing floods and high volumes of rainfall in a matter of hours.

The Met Office has given its verdict on whether or not we will see a magical white Christmas this year - and it's not looking hopeful. While forecasters expect drier conditions than those seen in recent weeks, meteorologists say the chance of snowfall on Christmas Day is unlikely.