Met Office says snow 'likely to fall' in update as wintery showers hit UK

The Met Office has said that snow is "likely to fall" as wintery showers hit the UK. The forecast agency has predicted that snow is likely to fall to low levels, especially in the north of the UK, however the chance of "widespread or disruptive snowfall" affecting mostly populated areas remains "low".

It comes after it was confirmed colder weather is on its way as Arctic winds are set to spread across the UK. The Met Office have indicated we're in for a chill with clearer skies after days of gloom - you can read more about how cold it will get here.

While colder air may cause precipitation to fall as sleet or snow for some parts of the UK, experts have warned that where and how much will fall will only be known over the coming days. For the latest Welsh news delivered to your inbox sign up to our newsletter.

For now, the Met Office's UK long range weather forecast for the period between Monday, November 18, and Wednesday, November 27 indicated that snow may be hitting parts of the UK. The forecast reads: "Frequent wintry showers are expected, mainly in the north and along eastern and western coasts where exposed to the strong north to northwesterly flow.

"Snow is likely to fall to low levels, especially in the north. Many inland areas may be largely dry with lengthy sunny spells, especially where sheltered from the flow. However, there is a risk of some more organised areas of rain and hill snow running east across more southern parts.

"The chance of any widespread or disruptive snowfall affecting more populated areas at this stage remains low though. Cold everywhere with overnight frost, and the strong winds will result in significant wind chill. There is a hint that it may become less cold later in the period, with more of a westerly flow becoming established."

Meanwhile, the long range weather forecast for Thursday, November 28 until Thursday, December 12, indicates that weather patterns at the start of this period are more likely "mainly unsettled" rather than cold. The Met Office adds: "These will bring some wetter and windier interludes with a risk of some snow, especially for hills of the north.

"A trend toward less mobile weather or more settled conditions is favoured into December, although some wetter and windier interludes remain likely at times. Temperatures also trending closer to average, especially in the south.

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