Reports have suggested snow may be on the way - this is what the national weather forecasting agency had to say

The Met Office long-range forecast reads: “Mainly unsettled conditions appear likely for most, with spells of wind and rain followed by showers affecting most areas but especially the north and northwest of the UK. Some sleet and snow is also likely at times, especially on high ground in the north.

The Met Office has issued a white Christmas verdict as the UK shivers in a -9C freeze, with some weather models able to anticipate a forecast through to25 December

The last widespread white Christmas is from 2010, when, according to the Met Office, snow was on the ground at 83% of stations. Netweather's long-range winter forecast says colder weather may result from blocking high pressure in the mid-Atlantic or over Scandinavia, which "bodes well" for those hoping for a white Christmas.

The Met Office has given its verdict on whether Brits can expect a White Christmas as it announced its long-term forecast for December.

According to the Met Office, Britons are more likely to see snow in January and February than in December. For the Met Office, a white Christmas is when just one snowflake falls anywhere in the UK during the 24 hours of December 25.

The long range weather forecast from the Met Office, which covers December 24 to January 7, has predicted "sleet and snow".

It's possible some Hoosiers could see a white Christmas in Indiana this year, but take that with a grain of salt. While it's still too early in the month to know for sure, one long-range forecast by AccuWeather is predicting a chance of rain or snow around the Indianapolis area for Christmas Day.

Where in the UK could see snow on Christmas Day? The Met Office have stated that northern parts of the UK are most likely to see snowfall over Christmas. Their forecast reads: ‘