UK weather: Britain braced for 'huge wall of snow' as five areas set to be worst hit

The Met Office has warned that England and Wales could be set for a covering of snow later in October, as a cold snap is expected to sweep across the UK in the coming weeks

A potential "huge wall of snow" could hit the UK, with the Met Office alerting residents that England and Wales are particularly in line for a frosty dust-up as October's temperatures take a nosedive.

WX Charts' latest maps have turned a chilly shade of purple, indicating a wintry shift in the weather, with forecasts powered by Met Desk data predicting snow is on its way. Weather guru Jim Dale, senior meteorologist and founder of British Weather Services, has labelled the upcoming snowfall as "one to watch" amid these eyebrow-raising forecasts.

Snow coverage is anticipated to blanket the majority of Wales, stretching to Birmingham, the Cotswolds, and even as far south as Southampton. The Lake District and Pennines too are set to feel the brunt of October's expected whiteout.

The peak of this snowy blast is predicted to hit around October 11. Weather expert Jim Dale reiterates its significance, terming it "one to watch," and explaining: "It's the cold backside of ex-hurricane Kirk, which by then may have become Storm Ashley."

Dale adds: "As it moves through England and Wales and out into the North Sea on October 11 and October 12, that cold air surges in behind giving the potential of some temporary wet snow especially over higher ground. However, long ways to go with the steerage on all of that and strong winds/heavy rain from that system are likely to be the first points of concern.", reports Birmingham Live.

The Met Office's latest forecast warns of a turbulent week ahead: "An Atlantic low pressure system will drift eastwards across the UK through the first part of next week. This will bring widely unsettled conditions, with showers or longer spells of rain, heavy and persistent at times, especially over hills. Strong winds are possible too, with exposed and windward coastal areas prone to the strongest winds."

They added that the unsettled weather is set to continue: "The theme of low pressure will continue to dominate the weather for the rest of the week, with showers or longer spells of rain. There is a possibility that a deeper low pressure system, ex-Hurricane Kirk, will move close to the UK around mid-week, bringing further spells of wet and windy weather. Alternatively, this system could remain to the west of the UK. However, the theme of unsettled weather is expected to prevail."