Will it be a white Christmas? Temperatures are set to plummet before Christmas with 16 counties in England and Wales seeing snow flurries while Scotland could see up to nine inches UK snow maps show 9-inch barrage to hit with flurries as far south as Bristol The UK could be hit by (Image: PA)

Brits are bracing for a sharp drop in temperatures and up to nine inches of snowfall, with 16 counties across England and Wales set to be affected, and Scotland also preparing for the icy onslaught. The nation is currently grappling with strong winds and heavy rainfall courtesy of Storm Bram.

As this severe weather system recedes later in the week, it will usher in unexpectedly mild conditions with temperatures reaching up to 16C. However, the week leading up to Christmas is predicted to

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