Snow depth maps show that the UK could be covered in the white stuff as early as the middle of the month and some reports warned Brits that temperatures could plummet to -6C

A new weather map shows where the UK is set for snow as temperatures are set to plummet and the 'Beast from the East' is set to return, hitting the country

The latest snow depth maps show a vast area of low pressure is en route to the UK from the Arctic Circle, and could push the mercury even lower, with some areas set to turn blue

It follows reports that an 'Arctic blast' and plummeting temperatures will be arriving in the UK in a matter of days

The Met Office has countered reports elsewhere

People across Ireland were surprised at how mild November has been so far, with temperatures hitting 17 degrees, however a change is in sight over the coming weeks