Brace yourselves, snow is on its way. Weather forecasters are warning that parts of the UK are just hours away from the season’s first major snowfall, with some regions expected to see an intense burst of the white stuff.
According to the latest WX Charts data, snow clouds are sweeping in fast, and by 6am on Sunday (November 2), Britain’s weather maps are expected to glow purple, a tell-tale sign of snow cover.
The first flakes are set to fall across the Scottish Highlands, painting the peaks and glens white. Forecast models predict two dense clusters of snowfall, where conditions could see as much as 9.69cm (3.81 inches) of snow every hour. That’s a proper winter wallop.
This flurry, however, may be short-lived. Once it passes, clearer skies are expected to follow, but don’t pack away the thermals just yet.
Met Office Warns of Unsettled Weather Ahead
The Met Office has issued an advisory stretching from Sunday through Tuesday, signaling a spell of mixed conditions.
The national forecaster noted:
“Remaining unsettled to end the weekend and into the new week. Showers are becoming less frequent; however, on Sunday, before further rain arrives on Monday.”
And that’s not the end of it. Looking beyond, from Wednesday, November 5 to November 14, the pattern stays unpredictable.
“The changeable and at times unsettled weather is likely to continue to start this period, with low pressure dominating the UK.
This means further showers or longer spells of rain at times. All parts could see some heavy rain, but western areas will likely be the wettest. Strong winds are likely at times, with gales possible in the west.”
Forecasters added that while bursts of sunshine and dry spells are likely, particularly in eastern areas, the mild temperatures will remain above seasonal averages, meaning fewer frosty nights for now.
This early snow forecast marks one of the first significant wintry predictions of the season. While most areas won’t see snow just yet, the Highlands could be in for a striking transformation overnight.
For the rest of the UK, it’s a waiting game. Rain, wind, and the occasional bright spell will dominate — but with temperatures dropping steadily, it’s clear that winter is moving in.
