It’s been rumoured that the UK will see snow in the coming weeks (Picture: Getty
The Met Office has dismissed a rumoured 15-day ‘snow bomb’ which some said may hit the UK from this week.
Some forecasters had said a two-week period of snow would hit the British Isles until January 8, with the Scottish highlands seeing nearly 25cm.
But the Met Office believes the period will actually just bring mild temperatures.
For the period after Christmas into early January, the Met Office said: ‘It is likely to remain unsettled for the final two days of 2023, with showers or some longer spells of rain affecting many parts of the UK.
‘Some snow is possible at times, but this will be confined to high ground in the north. Strong winds are likely in places, especially along coastal stretches where there is a risk of gales.
‘Temperatures will probably be close to normal for the time of year on the whole, with the greatest risk of cold conditions in the north.’
The UK may avoid snow in the coming weeks, but colder temperatures could be on the way (Picture: Getty)
Only areas in Scotland saw a snowy holiday this year (Picture: Getty)
The UK also managed to avoid a white Christmas – with this year’s being nearly the hottest on record.
However, some areas in northern Scotland saw snow, technically making it a white Christmas, which is defined by the Met Office as a single snowflake falling on December 25.
However the warmest Christmas morning on record has been logged according to an independent meteorologist.
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A high of 13°C in Shoeburyness, Essex, was registered at 6am, with other locations nearby showing similar readings, according to Met Office data.
The previous morning high was 11.5°C at Waddon in London back in 1983, according to senior meteorologist Jim Dale.
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‘Strong winds are likely in places, especially along coastal stretches where there is a risk of gales.’