The UK could see its first glimpse of snow very soon, with the Met Office forecasting snow for as early as next week.
The forecaster predicts that parts of the UK could see “snow showers” in the northern and eastern regions.
This is thanks to the “introduction of some colder air to many areas” at the beginning of November, with high pressure set to dominate.
In a long-range forecast covering October 30 to November 8, the Met Office said: “Following the introduction of some colder air to many areas at the start of this period, with the potential for snow showers in at least northern Scotland, high pressure looks to be the dominant feature during the first part of November.”
The forecaster added that there is uncertainty as we head further into November in the position and orientation of the high pressure, “which will determine whether the UK remains in a relatively cold air mass or whether somewhat milder conditions return”.
Due to the high pressure, areas across the UK will feel the chill, with many likely to see overnight frost and fog.
If you haven’t already, it is definitely time to dust off that winter coat with the Met Office warning that temperatures are “likely to be below average overall”.
Towards mid-November, there are hints that the “high pressure may relax its grip on the UK, allowing rather more unsettled conditions to become established”.
The Met Office said this comes after a period of fine and sunny weather this weekend for much of England, Wales, and eastern Scotland.
Tonight will be a chilly evening under clear spells. As we go into the early hours of Monday, October 28, many areas will become “increasingly cloudy and breezy as rain spreads across most regions,” with rain set to be particularly heavy over some western hills.
The Met Office’s weather outlook for Tuesday to Thursday states that it will be cloudy for most, “with fog possible overnight for some. Generally dry in the south, but rain spilling across northern regions later in the week. On the mild side.”
