UK faces 'brutal' -1C snow next week as top forecaster issues verdict

UK faces 'brutal' -1C snow next week as top forecaster issues verdict
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A top forecaster has spoken out over claims a "brutal" weather shift could smash into the UK with maps and charts showing snowfall and icy conditions before the end of October. The forecasters have discussed reports the UK faces a -1C cold snap.

WX Charts maps and charts show the conditions taking a turn for the chilly before the end of the month, with a white and light blue hue spreading across the country, signifying snowfall at times as the mercury plunges up and down the country.

But British Weather Services' Jim Dale said: "There will be no Arctic freeze in October. If there was, it would be extremely unusual to say the least. When we say freeze, we’re talking about several days of below-freezing temperatures.

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"There is absolutely no sign of it. October is not a month where you can expect freezing or snow to occur other than a little bit of snow on top of the mountains in Scotland." Despite Mr Dale's forecast, the BBC Weather team has had its say.

The team at the Beeb have explained there is a "colder risk" in the opening few days of November. It said: "As October draws to a close and into November, the high pressure could move to the far north-west of Europe, namely near or over parts of Greenland, while the low pressure systems are shifting further east and south-east, which could bring a colder and brisk north-west to northerly flow back to Britain.

"There are still other possible outcomes, but temperatures are likely to gradually fall to around average or even slightly below in early November, with a sharper decline probable in Scotland." The BBC went on and said: "It could remain a bit wetter and windier across much of the UK, with showery conditions and wintry precipitation on higher ground.

"However, north-western parts may see somewhat drier conditions."