Most of the UK will see some snow as the cold snap continues.

Many areas will see just a dusting of flakes but East Anglia and south east England were warned to expect between 10 and 15cm.

Paul Mott, forecaster from MeteoGroup UK, the weather arm of the Press Association, said it would be cold and wintry for the next week throughout the UK, but a white Christmas was more likely in the north.

"There could be a return to slightly milder weather before Christmas," he said. "If there is any snow at Christmas it is looking more likely in northern areas. It will be milder in the South."

Mr Mott said most areas of the UK would see some snow with Scotland, the North East of England and Yorkshire likely to see several centimetres.

Snow was least likely in south west England and south west Wales, he said.

"The heaviest of the snow showers are likely to be in East Anglia and south east England. The heaviest of the snow looks to be over Suffolk and Norfolk with ten to 15cms overnight, a good blanket."

London could see between two and 5cms, he added, with a strong wind making it feel bitterly cold. Less snow is expected in north and western parts but temperatures could fall as low as -5C (23F), he said.

East Anglia and the south east are likely to see further snow showers on Friday. More snow is expected across the UK on Saturday.

Bookmaker Ladbrokes cut its odds on London experiencing a white Christmas from 5/2 to 2/1. It is also offering odds of 2/1 for a white Christmas in Glasgow. Aberdeen has odds of 11/8 while Birmingham, Cardiff, Dublin and Manchester are all on 11/4.