Experts warn Leeds could see snow as soon as this weekend

Early forecasts from the Met Office said that Leeds could see some of the white stuff on Sunday, December 16.

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The wintry showers were expected on the higher ground, with sleet and rain more likely on lower ground.

Although the Met Office forecast has now changed to a slightly more reasonable outlook for the city - there is still a chance of snow in the north of the UK.

A Met Office spokesperson said: "There could be some snow where the colder air meets the wet weather, most likely over the hills in the north, but it may fall to lower levels in places too.

"Over next weekend, the weather is likely to be changeable and often windy and cloudy, with showers or longer spells of rain at times.

"Any snow is most likely on high ground in the north.

"During the following week, eastern and southern areas may become drier for a time with more sunshine but clearer colder nights would lead to some night frost.

"Overall, temperatures are likely to be around normal for the time of year."

The odds at bookmakers Ladbrookes were recently slashed on Leeds having a White Christmas this year.