SNOW will begin just days into January after an African plume heats up Britain over New Year's Eve.
The mercury in London could see 15C on the last day of December, with sunny spells in the afternoon and easing winds before the snow hits once again.
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A 'white Christmas' was declared this year as snow fell around parts of the country Credit: Guzelian
And the UK is expected to have the warmest New Years Eve since 2011 before the cold takes reign once again.
According to WXCharts, snow could fall in parts of Scotland on January 3.
A "white Christmas" was declared this year even though the snow only took hold around parts of the country on Christmas day - and it's predicted those cooler temperatures will be back in January.
WXCharts show temperatures will drop down close to freezing on Monday and Tuesday for much off England and Wales.
The Scottish Highlands could fall as low as -3C where it is expected to snow on January 3 amid the icy-cold blast.
Exacta Weather forecaster James Madden told The Mirror: "Further snow events are likely particularly during the first half of January."
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On Saturday, New Year's Day, rain is likely to move east and northeast across the UK, followed by showers, the Met Office says.
The wettest weather further north and west, with the southeast remaining drier.
Strong winds are expected in the west, and it will continue to be very mild.
The sudden drop in temperatures comes after a freak “tropical plume" promised New Year's Eve warmth.
A balmy plume from North Africa will sweep Britain today meaning the mercury could ultimately reach 15C on the last day of 2021.
The hottest day recorded at 14.8C sits with New Year’s Eve in Colwyn Bay, north Wales, in 2011 but this high is expected to be broken.
Met Office Meteorologist Greg Dewhurst said: "The record is 14.8C on New Year's Eve and that was in 2011, temperatures look like they'll be 14 to 15C so it is possible that temperatures could be that value."
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Snow (in purple) is expected to hit parts of Scotland on January 3 Credit: wxcharts.com
Temperatures are set to be "exceptionally mild" this week before hitting the warmer temperatures on Friday often seen in Spring.
Met Office forecaster Sarah Kent said: "The weather has been pretty topsy-turvy.
"We've had a white Christmas - and now we're going to see it get warmer."
In its update to weather watchers today, the Met Office said an area of low pressure moving east across England and Wales this morning would bring some heavy rain in places and strong winds in the south. Travellers were advised to be aware of some localised surface water on the roads
People were also encouraged take extra care due to wind sweeping through parts
The Met Office said wind would be sweeping through parts of Wales and southern England.
Gusts of 35-45mph were expected in places and locally 50-55 mph on coasts in South Wales and South West England.
London can expect a mostly dry night with the cloud gradually breaking up, misty conditions possible under clear skies in the early hours of the morning.
Rain will approach from the west by dawn with the minimum temperature dropping to just 6 °C.
Cardiff is looking largely dry this evening and turning rather chilly for a time.
Temperatures will climb by the early hours though as rain arrives from the southwest before becoming windier in places later with a minimum temperature 1 °C.
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The mercury in London could see 15C on the last day of December Credit: Splash 5
Dog walkers enjoyed enjoyed snowfall in Dipton, County Durham, on Boxing Day Credit: NNP 5
On Saturday, New Year's Day, rain is likely to move east and northeast across the UK, followed by showers Credit: Paul Marriott