I know it’s still October, but with a sudden chill in the air, we are all reminded that Christmas is on its way.  Parts of Scotland have already had their first snowfall and if the last few years are anything to go by, it is only a matter of weeks before the rest of the country get a smattering of the white stuff, but will we have a white Christmas?

In the United Kingdom, although for many a white Christmas simply means a complete covering of snow on Christmas Day, the official definition by the British Met Office and British bookmakers is for snow to be recorded falling, however little, in the 24 hours of 25 December. So even if we have seen 3ft of snow in the days before Christmas, it doesn’t constitute a white Christmas. But a few snowflakes mixed with rain, even if they never reach the ground, does!

In the UK, the most likely place to see snowfall on Christmas Day is, unsurprisingly, in the North and North Eastern Scotland, in Aberdeenshire or the Highlands.  The table below shows the probability of other towns and cities that are likely to see a “real” white Christmas.

So make sure you’re prepared!  Last year the team at Smarter Products once again struggled to keep up with demand for DueNorth Ice Spikes, ensuring people stayed the right way up on the snow and ice.

DueNorth are the No.1 in snow and ice footwear(ice grips) for all winter conditions and fits most outer footwear. They are ideal for anyone who walks, runs or works outdoors, fitting easily over your shoes and ensuring you can carry on with day to day activities.

So make sure you order yours before the deliveries get stuck in the snow and let us know if you saw a white Christmas last year or if you think you will this year.