The Met Office has spoken out about reports of snow which is feared to fall in some places, including in Scotland, because temperatures are going to plunge dramatically

Half of the nation could be engulfed by snow, according to WX Charts' latest data - which suggests swathes of Britain could see the mercury plummet to freezing

Weather maps show that half of the UK could be engulfed by snow in the coming days

The mercury will dip below freezing on Saturday November 2, it is understood, as high pressure retreats. Exacta Weather says "wintry weather" will first sweep across northern areas at the end of the week

Forecasters say there could be a "dusting" of snow in some areas - including parts of the North East - as temperatures are set to drop

MetService has issued a raft of weather alerts for much of the South Island as heavy rain and strong winds hit the country. Orange heavy rain...

There are reports of cyclists being knocked off their bikes and roofs lifting in the wind.

Further heavy rain is expected Friday evening and Saturday in some areas.

Advanced weather modelling maps from WX Charts, using Met Desk data, show Dundee and Aberdeen face snow on November 8.

The GFS weather model indicates that the start of November could bring snow to several parts of the country, with temperatures potentially dropping below 0C for many.

The UK is braced for a spell of plunging temperatures and cold weather as we head deeper into autumn and towards Christmas.

Britain could face the first snowfall of the autumn on October 31, WX Charts maps and charts show.

New weather maps suggest Britons can soon expect sub-zero temperatures and a round of snow, with one area in particular is set to be the "worst hit" in the country

Advanced weather modelling maps show snow is on its way to the UK, with forecasters warning of an upcoming 'wintry blast' and temperatures set to plummet below freezing

WX Charts maps and charts show that half of the country is surrounded by snow as the temperature level plunges to zero on November 7.

A very slow moving front is expected to bring heavy rain for parts of Fiordland and inland Canterbury and Otago.

A very slow moving front is expected to bring heavy rain for parts of Fiordland and inland Canterbury and Otago.

Maps by WX Charts suggest wintry scenes are on their way

Parts of the South Island can expect to get drenched today, while an unusually warm weather system will push temperatures to 25 deg C and over in...