The UK could be in for its first dusting of snow as early as next week, according to the Met Office. The weather experts are predicting "snow showers" in the northern and eastern regions due to the "introduction of some colder air to many areas" at the start of November.

High pressure is set to dominate, but there's uncertainty about its position and orientation further into November, which will determine whether we stay in a relatively cold air mass or if somewhat milder conditions return. With high pressure in play, areas across the UK will feel the chill, with overnight frost and fog likely.

So, it's time to dig out that winter coat as temperatures are expected to be below average overall. By mid-November, there are hints that the high pressure may ease off, allowing more unsettled conditions to take hold.

This follows a period of fine and sunny weather this weekend for much of England, Wales, and eastern Scotland. Tonight will be a chilly one under clear spells.

As we head into the early hours of Monday, October 28, many areas will become "increasingly cloudy and breezy as rain spreads across most regions," with particularly heavy rain over some western hills, reports the Express.

The Met Office's forecast from Tuesday to Thursday suggests mostly cloudy conditions, "with fog possible overnight for some. Generally dry in the south, but rain spilling across northern regions later in the week. On the mild side."

Snow could fall in Scotland from as early as next week, according to a forecast from the United Kingdom's national weather and climate service.

The Met Office said there is a chance dusting snow could fall in northern parts of the UK, with the potential for "snow showers" in Scotland.

Temperatures are expected to be below the average, following on from predicted upcoming cloudy and foggy conditions across the country.

But central and eastern regions will only see small amounts. The Met Office's long-range forecast for October 31 and November 9 highlighted the possibility of snow.

It said: "Following the introduction of some colder air to many areas at the start of this period, with the potential for snow showers in at least northern Scotland, high pressure looks to be the dominant feature during the first part of November.

"The main uncertainty is in the position and orientation of the high, which will determine whether the UK remains in a relatively cold air mass or whether somewhat milder conditions return."

The Mirror reports that, into mid-November, there are signs that the "high pressure may relax its grip on the UK, allowing rather more unsettled conditions to become established."

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That comes after a spell of sunny weather that many people have experienced this weekend. In the next week, conditions will change in parts of the UK with clouds rolling over Northern Ireland and western Scotland with outbreaks of rain expected.

From Monday through to Thursday there will be cloudy conditions with some rain and drizzle possible "almost anywhere." Moving on well into November, the Met Office said the more miserable conditions could well continue.

It said: "There is an increasing chance that high pressure will become displaced away from the UK as we head towards mid-November.

"This may allow areas of low pressure, south-shifted from their more typical tracks, to bring an increased chance of rain or showers at times."

The forecast continued: "As a result, after a relatively dry start to the month, a transition to a wetter period is possible as we head towards mid-November.

"However, there is a chance that high pressure may become more influential once again later in the month. Temperatures will probably be close to average for much of this period as a whole, although some colder interludes are possible."

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