UK issued 'exact date' November snow blast could hammer England

New weather maps show the first days an Arctic blast will hammer the UK in November. WX Charts, which uses Met Desk data to project the weather daily, has hinted at an incoming flurry of the white stuff as we head towards Christmas.

The latest maps show large parts of the country scattered in white and purple around November 18 - signifying flurries. Scotland, north of the border, faces the worst of the white stuff, with accumulations ranging - but at its worst, potentially reaching 30cm.

But the north of England may not be spared, either, with the Lake District and North East of England at risk. The Met Office forecast, spanning November 12 to 22, reads: "There is currently significant uncertainty in how quickly conditions turn more unsettled.

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"Thereafter, likely more mixed conditions conditions with some wetter, windier weather at times but also some drier interludes bringing the chance of morning fog patches. Temperatures overall around average though with potential for some rather cold spells."

In the meantime, the Met Office forecast for this weekend reads: "Remaining cloudy in most areas with hill fog and patchy light rain or drizzle. Northern Scotland will hold onto the best of the cloud breaks, with a patchy frost forming."

Looking ahead to Saturday (November 9), it adds: "Another grey day for many with the odd spot of light rain or drizzle. However, northern Scotland will continue to see some sunshine, and a few brighter spells developing elsewhere."

"A band of light rain will move southeastwards across the UK on Sunday, introducing drier and sunnier, though cooler weather for the start of next week. Patchy fog and frost," the outlook from the forecasting agency - as published today (Friday November 8) - goes on to explain.

The forecast was issued at 4am UK time today.