A large plume of cold air will spiral over the British Isles next week, with maps turning a deep blue to indicate five inches of snow hitting one region and temperatures dipping to below freezing ...

Maps are turning a deep blue to indicate five inches of snow hitting Scotland and temperatures dipping to below freezing.

Britons hoping for a white Christmas may see their wish granted with maps showing snow in Scotland, the North of England and parts of Wales on December 25, according to maps generated by WX Charts.