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Christmas shoppers in Belfast city centre this week(Image: Justin Kernoghan\/Belfast Live)<\/p>\nIt comes as temperatures are set to drop next week bringing overnight frost and the potential for snow, the Met Office said.Christmas shoppers in Belfast city centre this week(Image: Justin Kernoghan\/Belfast Live)<\/p>\n
Whether it’s a Christmas work do, a spot of festive shopping or visiting the Belfast Christmas Market<\/a> before it wraps up for another year, the Met Office<\/a> has issued an update on weather <\/a>conditions over this coming weekend.<\/p>\n It comes as temperatures are set to drop next week bringing overnight frost and the potential for snow, the Met Office said.<\/p>\n More settled but colder conditions are expected to arrive next week, with temperatures closer to average for the time of year and the potential for wintry showers in places, the forecaster said.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Translink release details on Christmas timetables for all services<\/a>READ MORE: Staff at M&S Craigavon to become stars of the screen in behind-the-scenes documentary<\/a><\/p>\n Tom Crabtree, deputy chief forecaster at the Met Office, said this week: \u201cHigh pressure is expected to build into next week, bringing drier and less mild conditions for the Christmas period.<\/p>\n \u201cAlthough temperatures will drop, they are not plummeting. Overnight frosts are likely, and some mist and fog is possible in places, but significant cold weather looks less probable.<\/p>\n \u201cFalling temperatures do bring the potential for some wintry showers in the east but it is too early to discern details for any particular day over the Christmas period.\u201d<\/p>\n For now, here’s what to expect for the coming days in Northern Ireland<\/a>, according to the Met Office<\/a>.<\/p>\n Friday:<\/p>\n Some bright or sunny intervals and blustery showers, heaviest and most frequent in the north and west, becoming lighter and fewer in the afternoon. Occasionally strong southwesterly winds easing. Maximum temperature 8\u00b0C.<\/p>\n Outlook for Saturday to Monday:<\/p>\n Occasionally heavy rain and, especially in east, southerly coastal gales Saturday. Rather cloudy Sunday and Monday with, especially in the east, occasional rain, the best of any sunny spells in the northwest.<\/p>\n UK long range weather forecast: Tuesday 23 December – Thursday 1 January<\/p>\n A gradual transition to more settled conditions is expected, as high pressure builds to the north of the UK and low pressure eases away to the south. This will bring a strengthening easterly wind over the Christmas<\/a> period, making it feel noticeably colder than of late.<\/p>\n Whilst there will be a fair amount of dry weather<\/a>, a few showers will still be possible, particularly across eastern and southern parts which may be wintry in places, more especially over high ground.<\/p>\n Temperatures will likely trend below average with the potential for frost, especially in the north where winds will be lighter. Towards New Year, high pressure may become centred more towards the west of the UK, allowing a greater chance of some wet weather to spread into parts of the UK.<\/p>\n Click this link<\/a> or scan the QR code to receive breaking news and top stories from Belfast Live. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don\u2019t like our community, you can check out any time you like. 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