While December saw milder weather conditions than we are used to in winter, it seems order will be restored as we welcome the new year.
Temperatures are set to plummet over the next few weeks and there is even a chance of snow in some parts of the country.
Devon Live reports a cold snap and heavy showers are expected until the end of the month.
Weather forecast model WXCHARTS has even predicted the UK could see up to 14cm of snow in the next couple of weeks.
The Met Office said snow and wintery showers may fall on high ground.
In its long-range forecast, the national weather service predicted that the west of the country could have snow during the second part of January.
This is what the Met Office has forecast from January 5 to 14:
"It looks likely to stay unsettled across the northwest with spells of locally heavy rain and strengthening winds interspersed with scattered showers. These showers could turn to snow over higher ground.
"Across the southeast it should be more settled with light winds and longer drier, brighter periods with some sunshine possible at times. Some rain is still possible at times but any rain is likely to be short lived.
"Away from the northwest, patchy frost and fog may develop overnight and be locally slow to clear. Temperatures look to be above average across the north with the potential for some very mild conditions locally.
"Further south, temperatures should be be around normal for the time of year with some colder interludes possible."
What the Met Office has forecast from January 14 to 28:
"Spells of heavy rain and strong winds look most likely across northern and western parts. These could be interspersed by more showery interludes where some snow could fall over higher ground.
"The best of any drier and brighter conditions appear most likely across the east and southeast. There is still a chance for some rain here at times.
"Temperatures look to be above average across the north with the potential for some colder spells.
"Further south, temperatures should be be around normal for the time of year but may be rather cold at times."
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