For the Met Office to declare a ‘white Christmas’, a single snowflake has to be observed falling on the 24 hours of 25 December - they can often predict this five days beforehand Technically, 2023 was the last white Christmas in the UK (Image: Getty Images)

A weather expert has given his verdict on which UK cities are most likely to see a white Christmas this year. Weather forecaster Jim Dale explained that, as is usually the case, the likelihood of snowy weather increases as the season progresses. "It needs to be cold enough for long enough," he said.

"As we get further into the season, everything is getting colder". In general terms, the further north you go, the higher the chances of snowfall on Christmas Day . Mr Dale said: "The favourite big city tends to be Invernes

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