Met Office has its say on -2C snow hitting UK with '7cm per hour'

The Met Office, as well as the BBC Weather team, have weighed in on the discussions surrounding a potential -2C Arctic snow blast that may hit the UK this month. Using Met Desk data, forecasters from WX Charts are forecasting a downturn in weather this November.

WXCharts predictions indicate a chilly period is on the way for various regions of the UK, with thermometers potentially plunging to a frosty -2C. Snow flurries might be seen dusting the cities of Birmingham, Manchester, and Cardiff during the chill on November 18-19, as indicated by maps and charts.

In Scotland, spots like Wick and Fort William could see intense snowfall, with accumulations reaching 7cm per hour amid the wintry spell. Amid rumblings of widespread snow, the Met Office has unveiled its mid-month forecast stating: "Mainly cloudy with some patchy light rain and drizzle moving southeast on Saturday morning. Sunny spells will develop to the west of this, although further rain will probably reach some parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland by the end of the day."

In contrast, the BBC Weather squad has suggested a "mild" forecast between November 10 and November 17. The Met Office elaborated further: "This rain will spread southeast through Sunday while becoming increasingly light and patchy. Into the following week, a good deal of settled weather across the UK as high pressure builds back in."

The forecast for November 19 onwards suggests a mix of conditions, with the Met Office stating: "Most places should be dry, although some patchy light rain or drizzle could affect the far north at times. Light winds may allow overnight fog to form, this slow to clear during the day. Temperatures will probably be above average overall, although with some cold nights possible. By mid-month, possibly turning a little more unsettled.", reports Birmingham Live.

It continues: "Probably an unsettled spell for a time at the start of this period with some wet and maybe windy weather for parts of the UK, more so in central and southern areas. Low confidence by late November and early December, with uncertainty whether unsettled, wetter weather or drier and more settled conditions will dominate."

The report concludes with a note on temperatures: "Temperatures will probably be close to or above average overall, although some colder interludes are possible, especially in the north."