UK braces for -1C snow with three major cities in England struck next week

The UK weather maps reveal a mass of icy air sweeping across Europe by Wednesday, October 23, which takes place in just over a week's time.

A snow warning has been issued with an icy blast set to sweep across the country. The UK weather maps reveal a mass of icy air sweeping across Europe by Wednesday, October 23, which takes place in just over a week's time.

The maps, released by Metchecker, show a blue patch representing a 10-20 per cent chance of frost spreading across the north-east and north-west of England. Major cities like Newcastle, Sunderland, and Manchester could all be hit.

The Metchecker graphic show the UK will be covered by frost in the northern regions, and on Saturday, October 26, large parts of the country are expected to experience -1C conditions, according to WX Charts maps and charts.

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The BBC Weather team states: "In the last week of October, long range weather forecast models still differ to some extent. Nevertheless, there are some indications that the high pressure could move near the United Kingdom or over western continental Europe for a period of time, which could generally mean milder and more settled conditions.

"However, there is still a possibility that the high pressure will be more over the eastern North Atlantic or Fennoscandia. In view of this, low pressure systems could continue to approach from the central North Atlantic. Temperatures in the UK are likely to remain slightly above average, with an average south-west to westerly flow. It could remain wetter and windier across much of the UK.

"The eastern and south-eastern parts could be a little drier and calmer at times." The Met Office forecast from October 28 to November 11 explains: "Potentially some wet and windy weather at first, especially in the northwest, but a trend towards more settled conditions is most favoured for late October as high pressure becomes increasingly dominant.

"This would bring the potential for frost and fog at night, and possibly large variations between daytime and overnight temperatures. Into early November, high pressure may become more centred to the northwest of the UK, resulting in a gradual trend towards more unsettled conditions, particularly across southern regions."