The Met Office has given an update on the chances of a White Christmas after reports the UK is facing an Arctic Blast or a snowbomb.

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 responded to stories about an impending Arctic Blast snowbomb in the UK amid uncertainty over forecasts. The weather experts say they start receiving queries about snow on December 25 as early as October, but note that mid-December still falls within the realm of doubt for such precise forecasts.

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: ‘