New forecast maps show a large area of England is set for snow on December 25th with flakes settling across much of the north

Brits are set for a white Christmas in some areas, according to latest weather charts, with nine counties in England, as well as parts of Scotland , facing a -4C Arctic blast.

The normal interpretation of a white Christmas is when there is any snow in the UK at all - quite a low bar - but the last time every weather station reported snow was in 2010. This year a significant amount of snow is forecast on the new charts but it is unlikely to be as widespread as 15 years ago.

Through most of December there are low pressure systems in control bringing unsettled conditions in from the Atlantic. It means the UK is set for plenty of wind and rain in the run up t

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