The Met Office has confirmed that more than seven inches (20cm) of snow could fall across parts of Britain tonight, marking the first 'significant snowfall' of the year. Forecasters predict the snow will begin at 7pm, becoming heavier from midnight until 9am, but most Britons will not see any flurries as the snow is expected to be limited to the high ground of Scotland.
Alex Burkill, a senior meteorologist at the Met Office, told The Mirror: 'I think there will be snow over the highest ground of Scotland tonight. We will see it start at 7pm and it will turn heavy from about midnight until 9am. It's going to be the first substantial amount (this year). There will be more than 20cm of snow. Any of the rain will fall as snow at that height as it's so cold.'
Mr Burkill said it will drop below freezing across the Scottish peaks this evening. Elsewhere, the chilliest weather is expected in the east of England, with lows of 1C anticipated tonight.
The Met Office's long-range weather forecast for November 23 to December 2 says that unsettled weather will continue. Brits can expect periods of rain and strong winds into the beginning of December, as well as temperatures creeping back towards the seasonal average.
The Met Office has forecast: 'Unsettled weather is most likely to dominate at the start of this period. This is expected to bring spells of cloud and rain interspersed with heavy showers and brief dry interludes, especially in the northeast. Moderate to strong winds are likely for many, with coastal gales at times, especially in the west, and temperatures a little above the seasonal average.'
