UK faces -5C snow with 'three regions in England' set to be hammered

Snow will hammer the UK before the end of the month in a -5C freeze - and a forecaster has explained where it will fall. Scotland, northern England, the Midlands, the southwest and Wales look all set to shiver in sub-zero conditions around November 21.

That's according to WX Charts, anyway, which has suggested a downturn in conditions, with the hue on the maps and charts, which are projected daily using Met Desk data, turning a purple colour as we head deeper towards Christmas.

The early Met Office forecast from November 11 to November 20 explains: "Early next week will see a good deal of dry, settled weather as high pressure builds across the UK. However, after a bright start, increasingly cloudy conditions are likely to develop by midweek, with patchy drizzle possible at times.

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"Some fog is also possible, this slow to clear. Later next week, it looks like turning more unsettled for a time, with some rain or showers, particularly towards the east. After a possible brief drier spell next weekend, it may become largely unsettled during the following week.

"Winds will be mainly light for many parts early next week, but breezier conditions seem likely to develop from later next week. Temperatures will be near or a little above average at first, but will tend to drop a little below average later."

The BBC has also had its say, with week-by-week forecasts spanning from now (November 7) into mid-December. It says of November 18 to December 1: "Confidence is low, however, and high pressure could subside further southwards just enough for more widespread unsettled and increasingly windy weather at some point around or soon after mid-month. It could shift westwards a little as well, which would mean a drop in temperatures but just to cool levels for the time of year, with no substantial cold on the cards.

"Nevertheless, it is likely that towards the end of November and into December, fairly mild, windy and wet conditions will prevail, accompanied by stronger south-west to westerly winds." The Beeb adds: "A few intense low pressure systems cannot be ruled out during this period."