New weather map shows exact date parts of UK set for snow

Brits are bracing for a significant drop in temperatures later this month, as new snow weather maps reveal the regions likely to be blanketed by the white stuff. Weather charts indicate a low pressure system hovering over the UK in a fortnight's time, ushering in both rain and snow across large swathes of the country.

While things are set to get a lot chillier in the West Midlands, it may pass us by. However, forecasters say cold air is set to sweep southwards, with the first substantial snowfall predicted to hit Scotland and northern England on the night of November 20, persisting over the subsequent days. A map from WXCharts reveals the initial flurries arriving on November 17 in the north of Scotland, where a high pressure system remains in place.

However, this gradually gets displaced as dark blue rain clouds roll in from the northwest. By November 20, a low pressure system engulfs the country, triggering widespread rain but also snowfall in central and southern Scotland, including Edinburgh and Glasgow.

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Northwest England, encompassing Cumbria, will also witness flurries. The snow is expected to continue over the following days, primarily affecting Scotland.

Temperatures are also forecasted to plunge below zero in northern areas, while the rest of the country will experience chilly conditions that week, with the mercury generally lingering in the low single digits. The Met Office's forecast for November 13-22 also suggests the possibility of northerly winds and colder conditions towards the end of that period, reports the Mirror.

The forecast reveals: "High pressure from early in the week likely reducing its influence during the middle of next week though to an uncertain degree. Likely turning cloudier again across many areas with a chance of showers or longer spells, most probable in parts of the north and east. Southwestern areas have the greatest chance of maintaining largely dry conditions."

"Temperatures around average but with a greater chance of mild conditions in the northwest and below average temperatures in the southeast. During next weekend and into the following week there are signs that the influence of high pressure will decline to the west. This means northern and eastern areas remain most likely to see more unsettled conditions. This also increases the likelihood of a spell of northerly winds and colder conditions."

Meanwhile, this weekend continues to be under the sway of high pressure for the most part, promising mild but potentially overcast weather. For Saturday: "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."

As for Sunday through to Tuesday, it notes: "A band of light rain will move southeastwards across the UK on Sunday, introducing drier and brighter weather for the start of next week. Patchy fog and frost."