Britain could be plunged into freezing temperatures before Christmas as Storm Carrie is set to hit the country.
If the storm reaches the 'right' levels of pressure, it could bring with it a so-called 'snowbomb,' blanketing areas of the country in snow.
Up to one centimetre of snow could fall within just one hour in the north just after Christmas on December 27, when the major storm is due to arrive, Mail Online reports.
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Temperatures are expected to plummet to 1C, according to Ventusky weather charts.
Low cloud and fog are also expected over the entirety of the country although Scotland and Wales may see some sunny spells.
However, the Met Office is less certain about snowfall and has predicted that if any falls over the festive period it will most likely be contained to hills in the north of the country.
A Met Office spokesman said: 'In general, cloud amounts will tend to reduce with time, with a corresponding increase in the risk of overnight fog and frost, which may be slow to clear by day in some areas.
'Towards the middle of the period, there is an increasing chance of more unsettled and windier weather affecting the UK, with rain, and perhaps snow, possible for some places.
'Temperatures will generally be near to below normal, perhaps rather cold in the south, feeling chilly where any fog persists, and locally mild in the north and northwest.'
Brits hoping to get in some last-minute Christmas shopping can expect to get wet with rain and drizzle due in the east and north of the country today.
But the wet weather should dry up overnight and turn into colder and windier conditions tomorrow, especially in the southwest.
Overnight frost is expected from Tuesday onwards and more unsettled weather including windy conditions and cold temperatures are coming to the UK.
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