Met Office could trigger snow warnings with 'notable cold spell' on way

The Met Office could trigger snow alerts for the country with a risk of the white stuff in days, according to forecasters. Meteorologists have warned temperatures could plunge across the country, bringing with it flurries of snow before the end of the month.

The Daily Express newspaper has mused the Met Office could trigger snow warnings for the country after admitting snowfall was likely within days. The Met Office has warned a "notable early winter cold spell" could hit across the country.

Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Rebekah Hicks explained: "A notable early winter cold spell will arrive across the north from Sunday and will likely reach all parts of the UK by midweek. Temperatures will drop as a northerly airflow develops, bringing in colder Arctic air. This introduces the possibility of snow, initially over high ground in the north from Sunday, with gusty winds also a potential hazard."

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She added: "There is a lot of uncertainty in what might happen after Sunday, but there are a number of scenarios which could bring some more widespread rain, along with some hill snow and stronger winds. It is possible that there may be some more widespread snowfall across lower ground, but the chance of this for any given region is low at this stage.

"What we do know is that the whole of the UK is likely to experience a spell of several days of cold, potentially disruptive weather next week. Warnings for wintry hazards, including snow and ice, are possible, so it’s important to stay up to date with the latest forecast."

The early November 19 to November 28 forecast adds: "Cold or very cold conditions are likely to affect most if not all parts of the UK early in this period, with wintry showers affecting in particular northern parts and exposed coastal districts. Overnight frost will likely be widespread and occasionally strong winds will result in significant wind chill.

"However, there may be more organised areas of rain and snow, accompanied by strong winds, which run across some parts. This could lead to some disruptive weather at times, especially at the start of this period. Briefly milder conditions may accompany these in the south.

"There is a hint that it may become less cold late in the period, but still likely remain mostly unsettled with further spells of rain and snow."