A huge 647-mile snow bomb is likely to crash on the UK with the temperature levels plummeting to -9C, weather maps have suggested.
Freezing weather conditions will sweep areas from Wick to Cardiff on December 22 with maps from WXCharts turning white.
According to the maps, areas that are likely to witness the extreme cold conditions include Fort William, Portree and Wick with mercury levels falling as low as -9C on December 23.
On the other hand, other areas in Scotland may see temperatures oscillating between -5C to -3C, maps from Netweather.tv shows.
A thick layer of snow will get accumulated in the northern areas with Fort William, Portree and Wick to be covered in 5cm to 8cm.
Met Office’s deputy chief meteorologist Dan Harris said: “A deep area of low pressure is expected to pass to the north of Scotland on Saturday, heading towards southwest Norway.
“Yellow wind warnings are currently in place across northern and western parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland, where there’s a small chance of gusts in excess of 80mph across parts of the Hebrides, Orkney, and parts of the north and west Scottish mainland coast.
“Delays or cancellations to sea and air transport are possible given these winds, amongst other impacts.
“More generally however, gusts of 60-75mph are likely and when coinciding with daytime travel in the busier pre-Christmas period, may cause some travel disruption.”
The Met office’s forecast for the weekend reads: “Rain will also move in on Saturday, with the highest accumulations in the northwest, followed by frequent heavy showers which will turn increasingly wintry on higher ground later. A covering of snow is possible for some hills and mountains as far south as the Peak District by Sunday morning.
“Sunday brings a mix of sunny intervals, blustery showers, and perhaps longer spells of rain in the north. Showers will be most frequent and heavy in northern and western areas, falling as a wintry mix of sleet and snow for some.
“Gales are expected in exposed parts of the north and west, with windchill making temperatures feel rather cool.”
It continued: “Monday is likely to see another frontal system move through from the west, bringing further wind and outbreaks of rain across all parts through the day.”
