As Britain settles in for the busy Christmas period, the Met Office has told people what weather they can expect on the big day and where will be hit by snow

The last widespread Christmas with snow settling on the ground was more than ten years ago

Rail operator ScotRail said speed restrictions are in place for part of the route between Glasgow and Oban/Mallaig, and the Inverness service to Kyle/Wick.

News of the cancellations comes at a busy time of year for air traffic with millions hoping to get away during the festive season.

Ferries have been either cancelled or disrupted on 29 out of CalMac’s 30 routes

There is also a weather warning for highs winds in place for the whole of Wales on Sunday

Greater Manchester is in for a second day of high winds as travellers warned to expect disruption

New weather maps show a huge purple patch signifying heavy snowfall covering much of the north of the country on December 31 as Brits prepare to welcome in the New Year

Officials have been forced to close parts of the M62 this morning after snowfall in the area, as the country is under several yellow weather warnings from the Met Office

Huge parts of the country have been covered in yellow weather warnings with Saturday's rain replaced by heavy winds today, before conditions change again in time for Christmas