No white Xmas… now for the foggy pudding!

THERE was no white Christmas – and the next few days are expected to be just as unseasonably mild.

December averages usually hover around 7C (45F) but the mercury will likely hit double figures across the country, reaching highs of 11C (52F).

It will be grey, with foggy conditions from tomorrow night into Friday potentially causing problems for drivers in central and southern England.

The last time we had a white Christmas was in 2010 – when 80 per cent of weather stations recorded snowfall.

Hopes for another one were raised after Storm Deirdre brought icy conditions to the north of England and much of Scotland earlier this month.

There was less chaos on motorways and than expected during the Christmas getaway, despite 2.5million extra vehicles being on the road.

Clear weather conditions helped make trips to see family as smooth as possible, and traffic was generally good.

An RAC spokesman said: ‘Some areas have been busy around town centres today due to lastminute shopping, but it’s mostly local congestion.’