Fresh weather maps indicate that snow could fall across 15 counties in England and Scotland over the coming fortnight, with temperatures potentially plunging to -10C in parts of Scotland.
The latest data from WX Charts shows flurries of snowfall expected from around November 17, with wintry conditions spreading to numerous areas. The mercury could drop significantly, with Scotland experiencing conditions colder than much of Europe.
Snowfall Predictions for Mid-November
According to the maps, snow is set to hit northern Scotland, with up to 50cm predicted to settle in the Highlands at 12pm on Tuesday, November 17. Flurries could also fall in parts of England, including Herefordshire and the North.
Further wintry conditions are anticipated on Thursday, November 19, with up to 50cm of snow forecast to blanket parts of Scotland and northern England. The following day, temperatures could drop as low as -10C in the Scottish Highlands.
Chilly Conditions Across England and Wales
It is also predicted to be cold throughout England and Wales, with temperatures as low as -2C in Cumberland at 12pm on November 20. The mercury could drop to -1C in the Midlands, 0C in Lancashire, and 2C in London at the same time.
The Met Office has warned of "wintry showers" throughout the UK in November, with Atlantic frontal systems bringing rain and some strong winds. The forecaster also predicts further unsettled conditions towards the end of the month and more heavy rain at the beginning of December.
Met Office Long-Range Forecast
In its long-range forecast covering Thursday, November 12 until Saturday, November 21, the Met Office states: "At the start of this period, outbreaks of rain across the south of the UK will clear away as clearer conditions spread from the north. A few wintry showers are likely in the far north, but otherwise this will mean a spell of fine and dry weather developing for most areas at the end of next week and the weekend."
The forecast adds: "Over the following week, a change to more changeable weather is likely, with Atlantic frontal systems bringing rain and some strong winds. After a cold start, temperatures will probably be above average overall."
In its forecast from Sunday, November 22 until Sunday, December 6, the Met Office says: "Changeable or unsettled conditions are expected through the last part of November. Atlantic frontal system are likely to spread across the UK, bringing some heavy rain at times and a chance of strong winds. Drier, brighter interludes are likely between systems, and it is possible conditions could become drier overall into early December. Temperatures are likely to be above normal overall."
Counties Expected to See Snow
On Tuesday, November 17, snow is expected in Scotland in Dumfriesshire, Perthshire, Inverness-shire, Ross-shire, and Cromartyshire. In England, Herefordshire, Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Cumberland could see flurries.
On Thursday, November 19, snow is forecast for Perthshire, Inverness-shire, Ross-shire, Cromartyshire, Caithness, Lanarkshire, Roxburghshire, and Midlothian in Scotland, along with Cumberland and Northumberland in England.
