UK weather: Maps show snow falling over Britain in just days – with a -2C New Year’s chill on the way
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BRITS are bracing for snow to fall in just days - as they are warned of a bone chilling -2C New Year's Eve ahead. Met Office maps revealed the exact moment snow is set to settle over large parts of the UK. The first snowflakes are set to hit northern Scotland on Monday December 30 at 6pm.
![[A map has revealed when snow will fall over the UK in days]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/snowy-landscape-peak-district-near-959831053.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
It will continue to get heavier as the evening progresses, with hail also sweeping in the batter the country. By midnight there will be up to four millimeters per hour falling across northern Scotland and the Scottish Highlands. There are hail storms and torrential rain predicted in surrounding areas, reaching their peak at around 3am.
![[The first snowfall sweeps in on Monday evening]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/maps-show-snow-falling-britain-959828983.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Meanwhile the Boxing Day forecast shows a misty morning for Brits in the south of England and Wales. Scotland and Northern Ireland can expect to see patches of heavy rain, particularly in Glasgow, Edinburgh. The north of England may see some sunny spells by the afternoon.
![[Heavier snow, hail and torrential rain is forecast in Scotland on Monday and Tuesday]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/maps-show-snow-falling-britain-959833723.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Much of Britain will experience seasonal average temperatures, with higher figures further north. Scotland and Northern Ireland are forecast to hover at around 10C throughout the day. The afternoon should also bring highs of 10C to south west coast of England in areas such as Plymouth.
Elsewhere, much of England and Wales will remain at around 8C or 9C throughout the day, while the Midlands are predicted lows of 6C. However figures are set to plummet next week as revellers look forward to New Year's Eve celebrations. Temperatures are expected to reach lows of -2C in northern Scotland, with much of the country set to remain just above freezing for festivities.
