Near-freezing temperatures likely but clear, dry skies will be perfect for viewing fireworks, says Met Office
Snowfall is expected across much of the UK in a chilly start to the new year, forecasters have said, as revellers were advised to wrap up with near-freezing temperatures expected on New Year’s Eve.
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations are expected to go ahead after last year’s cancellation due to high winds, despite yellow warnings for snow across northern Scotland.
However, many Londoners have been left disappointed after it was announced Primrose Hill, widely considered to offer the best view of the capital’s firework display, will be closed. Fences have been erected around the viewing spot in Camden Park in north London to stop revellers gathering where 30,000 people watched the fireworks last year.
The Royal Parks charity, which manages Primrose Hill, said the decision was taken on safety grounds, after the Metropolitan police disbanded the Royal Parks specialist policing team this year.
