Snow is likely across western Scotland and north and east England today and tomorrow.
A frontal system is moving across the UK from the Atlantic today bringing rain for many. This rain will turn to snow in parts of Scotland, northern and eastern England as the front collides with a cold air mass currently over the country.
As this front moves eastwards snow is likely to settle on hills and mountains in western Scotland with up to 4-8cm expected. There is also a chance the UK could see some snow gathering in lower areas, with perhaps around 2-4cm of snow.
The snow is expected to peter out over Scotland with parts of the south Pennines then being affected. There could be up to 15 cms in areas above 300m, however heavier bursts could bring snow down to low levels and there is also the potential for 5-10 cm of snow to settle in parts of Yorkshire and the northeast Midlands in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Met Office Chief Meteorologist Eddy Carroll said: “This is the first proper snow of season across the north of the country.
“As the frontal system moves from west to east and temperatures drop overnight there is a chance that this snowfall could affect areas as far south as the north Midlands over lower ground. However, as is usual in many snow situations, there is a good deal of uncertainty about the extent and of how much snow will settle."
