Those dreaming of a white Christmas could be in for an early treat as snow is likely to fall across parts of the UK this weekend. A low pressure weather system developing in the Atlantic is set to clash with cold air across the country, which could see rainfall thicken into snowflakes in the Scottish Highlands and northern England. Forecasters have predicted between 10cm (0.3ft) and 20cm (0.7ft) of snow could fall in those areas. There is still uncertainty about how far the adverse weather could extend into southern parts of England. please log in to view this image Image:Overnight temperatures could slump to -7C in the coming days Sky News weather producer Chris England said: "It'll turn colder over the next few days, as an easterly wind brings air in from northern Europe. "Things look set to change at the weekend, with rain spreading across the UK and Ireland from the Atlantic. "That will bring the chance of a spell of snow as the rain moves into the colder air, although there is still a lot of uncertainty in the forecast. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW THIS ADVERT inRead invented by Teads "The hills of northern and eastern Britain look most at risk." The Met Office is expected to issue initial warnings of rain, sleet and snow for affected areas on Thursday. please log in to view this image please log in to view this image Met Office ✔@metoffice There will be a big change in the weather this #weekend. Stay up to date across all our social media channels please log in to view this image please log in to view this image please log in to view this image 66 3:03 PM - Dec 12, 2018 41 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy A Met Office forecaster said: "Across central and eastern parts it will be colder than average, looking at highs between four and six degrees by day. "At night time, we'll see temperatures hitting freezing tonight and then see temperatures drop below freezing tomorrow." Forecasters said nighttime temperatures in central England and Wales could plummet to -7C (19.4F). High winds are also expected to sweep across the country, reaching between 40mph and 45mph.
