UK weather forecast: Met Office reveals exact date SNOW will hit after Brits bask in ‘warmest New Year e...

Temperatures are expected to stay in double figures over the coming weekend, so your New Years celebrations could be a good one.

The warm south-westerly winds from the Azores have arrived in the UK, replacing the cooler northerly winds which are typical for this time of year.

However, after this warm balmy weekend, the mercury will soon drop and more snow will be on the way.

Met Office forecaster Craig Snell has warned: "We are keeping a close eye on the New Year's Eve weather, because that record (14.8C) is quite under threat.

"But it looks like the transition (to cooler weather) will be on Bank Holiday morning."

The Met Office states wintry showers are expected across Scotland from Monday, January 3 but adds: "Later Monday it is expected to become colder with an increased likelihood of wintry showers at lower levels."