Forecasters have issued a cold weather alert for parts of Britain as millions are expected to hit the roads to visit relatives or take advantage of the Boxing Day sales.
Snow is likely in some northern and central areas and regions that do experience snow could see in excess of 10cm on higher ground.
Rain and sleet are also expected to fall across parts of Northern Ireland, England and Wales before conditions settle through the weekend.
But temperatures are expected to dip below freezing across much of Britain next week.
The Met Office cold weather alert for parts of England warns there is an 80% probability of conditions that could "increase the health risks to vulnerable patients and disrupt the delivery of services".
A Met Office spokesperson said: "The public should be aware of the potential for disruption from snow. Please watch for updates to this warning, especially if travelling."
Met Office meteorologist Krista Mitchell said: "This year as a whole has been very mild, so this could be the coldest spell that we've had.
"As we go towards Monday and Tuesday, we will see overnight temperatures really drop, with widespread frost and most places dropping below freezing."
A spokesman for Transport Scotland said it was monitoring the conditions.
"As ever, the public have a vital role to play in terms of helping to minimise disruption," he said.
"We would advise people to prepare for some travel disruption as bridges could be affected by high winds and driving conditions could be challenging in some areas, so please allow extra time for your journeys.
"They should also check the relevant websites, such as Traffic Scotland, for up-to-date travel information before they set off."
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