We’re all anxious to hear when a snowy spell is coming and the Met Office has given its verdict for the coming month.

Some sources have suggested Britain will be set for 168 hours of “non-stop” blizzards, with temperatures plummeting to -7C.

Weather charts from WXCharts show that snowy conditions will affect some areas of the UK around the morning of 8 December and are expected to continue until 12pm on 15 December.

It says Manchester will be one of the affected locations, with the worst day expected to be December 15.

But according to the Met Office, there is no mention of such disruption.

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In its long-range weather forecast for the UK, it says that between 4 and 13 December there will be “rain and strong winds in many areas, but interspersed with quieter intervals”.

“Overall, rain is most likely in the north and west, while the south-east may be relatively drier, but not completely dry,” it said.

“As we move into the second week of December, there are signs of calmer weather developing more widely, particularly across the south and south-west of the UK. This could well bring a period of mainly dry conditions in these areas, likely with patchy night frosts and fog.

“Any outbreaks of rain and wind during this period are more likely to affect the north. Temperatures will range around average for December, with some milder and some colder days.”

After that, in its forecast for the second half of the month, it says conditions will be “more unsettled” for some time.

“Frontal systems may still affect north and north-west Britain at times, although probably quite weak,” it said. “As we move into the second half of December, a period of more unsettled conditions appears likely for some time, bringing a greater incidence of rain and showers to most areas but particularly the North West.

“Some of the showers could turn wintry, particularly on high ground. Later in the month there are signs that higher pressure may re-establish itself, with more stable conditions likely to develop, particularly over the south. Temperatures are likely to be around average overall, with cooler interludes bringing frost and fog.”