The latest Met Office forecasts indicate that New Year's Eve celebrations across the UK will be rather windy with a mix of cloudy skies and some outbreaks of rain in the north and west.
Those venturing out on to the streets to see in the New Year are advised that the conditions will be mild for the time of year with overnight temperatures for December 31st ranging from around 5 deg C in Edinburgh to 10 deg C in London.
However, forecasters warn strong to gales force westerly winds will make it feel colder.
New Year's Day will again be cloudy with outbreaks of showery rain for many areas. Although the day will start rather mild it will feel colder in the strong wind.
Anthony Astbury, Met Office Chief Forecaster said: "For those out celebrating the New Year the most notable feature will be the windy conditions with the risk of gales in the north.
“The wind will certainly take the edge of the otherwise rather mild conditions we are likely to see ushering in 2012."
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