Will it snow in Liverpool this Christmas? - Met Office releases forecast for up until December 28

The Met Office have issued a long range weather forecast that quashes any hopes of snowfall this Christmas in Liverpool.

Despite plummeting temperatures to chilly levels and snow hitting various parts of the country, conditions are expected to be largely mild.

UK long range weather forecast - Tuesday 14 December to Tuesday 28 December

The Met Office states: “Overall, through this period it is expected to be unsettled and changeable with milder and wetter than average conditions for most, bringing a risk of stormy conditions.

“Perhaps turning more settled in southern regions for a time nearer the start of this period, which will increase the risk of frost and fog when skies clear overnight.

“Temperatures on the milder side for much of this period, but some short lived colder spells are possible.”

How about this week?

Tonight (Monday 29 November)

Cloudy and breezy end to the day.

Outbreaks of rainfall will occur at times in drizzles overnight.

Lows of 3℃ due to chillier levels.

Tuesday 30 November

Remains windy with thick clouds.

Chance of patchy rainfall in drizzles but will turn heavier.

A lot milder than recent days with highs of 11℃.

Outlook from Wednesday to Friday

Wednesday will be much colder with blustery showers.

Showers will ease into Thursday with plenty of sunshine.

Bands of rain and some snow will hit on Friday with stronger winds.