Aberdeen has been identified as the UK city most likely to wake up to snow on Christmas morning, according to new data from family holiday specialists Lapland Famille.
The company analysed 47 years of Copernicus weather data to establish how frequently snow was lying on the ground at 9am on Christmas Day across 67 UK cities and towns.
Aberdeen tops the list
Aberdeen has had snow lying on the ground at 9am on five Christmas mornings in recent decades, on Christmas 1981, 1993, 1995, 2009 and 2010.
Joining Aberdeen on that tally were Bolton, Blackburn, Dundee, Manchester, Preston and Derry, all of which also recorded five snowy Christmas mornings.
Seaside towns least likely
Despite sharing that figure, Aberdeen edged ahead overall thanks to the highest number of snowy mornings on the days surrounding Christmas, with snow on the ground on a total of 12 Christmas Eve and Boxing Day mornings combined.
Meanwhile, Bournemouth and Truro have not seen a single snowy Christmas Day since 1979, according to the research. Canterbury and Portsmouth were among the cities that have never recorded a white Christmas morning, while Bath, Brighton, Exeter and Plymouth have each seen just one, all back in 2010.
Northern cities dominate
The top six destinations most likely to see snow on Christmas Day are all located in the North West, with Bolton coming in second place and Manchester joint third alongside Dundee.
Aberdeen typically endures winters that are cold and grey, much like most UK towns, but visitors and locals alike can expect biting winds and overcast skies even when snow fails to materialise. The city centre is frequently cited as one of the coldest urban areas in the entire UK.
As locals prepare for the festive season, they can immerse themselves in the city's Christmas market, browse its array of stalls, and stroll through streets illuminated by festive light displays.
The 10 UK places most likely to wake up to snow on Christmas morning are Aberdeen, Bolton, Blackburn, Dundee, Manchester, Preston, Derry, Bradford, Inverness and Wrexham.
