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The Met Office has predicted snowfall just in time for the Christmas holidays.

As temperatures are expected to take a nosedive, it could feel as chilly as -6C in Aberdeenshire and even -2C as far south as the Welsh Valleys in the upcoming days. This cold snap is anticipated to persist intermittently right through to the festive season, according to the long-range forecast recently released by the Met Office.

The weather authority suggests that snow , fog, and frost could be on the cards from 20th December to 2nd January, coinciding with the school holidays and peak travel times both within the UK and abroad.

"This period is likely to be changeable, with further spells of rain or showers and some strong winds at times, especially in the w

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