There could also be interruptions to bus services due to the ongoing weather conditions.

The Met Office has issued severe weather warnings for heavy rain and strong winds across various regions of the UK, particularly impacting western Scotland.

A yellow weather warning for heavy rain is in effect from the evening of December 15 until noon on December 17, with forecasts predicting total rainfall accumulations of 70-100 mm, and some areas, especially in exposed hills and mountains, potentially receiving over 150 mm.

In response to the adverse weather, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency issued four flood warnings and five flood alerts on the night of December 15.

Travel disruptions are anticipated as the heavy rain continues, with British Airways already canceling over 100 domestic and European flights, and transatlantic flights being redirected to Brussels.

The persistent rain raises concerns about flooding, which may affect homes and businesses, disrupt power supplies, and create hazardous road conditions.

Earlier, a rare red weather warning was issued for Wales and southwest England, prompting a 'risk to life' alert for three million residents, with advice to stay indoors.

While northern and western Scotland will continue to experience rain on December 16, other areas of the UK are expected to see mostly dry conditions with some sunny spells.

The combination of heavy rainfall and the rapid melting of existing snow poses a significant risk of localized flooding and difficult travel conditions.

This severe weather follows Storm Darragh, which caused significant disruption across the UK last week, resulting in two fatalities, numerous flight cancellations, and power outages affecting hundreds of thousands of homes.

Looking ahead, the long-range forecast suggests a low probability of widespread snow this Christmas, although higher elevations in Scotland may see some snowfall.

Meteorologist Simon Partridge indicated that predicting a picturesque snowy Christmas is unlikely this year, with rain expected to dominate across the northern and western UK.