Snow could fall in parts of the UK this week as temperatures plummet.
The Met Office said there is a 40% chance of snow on low ground in the north. In a tweet, the forecasters said: "#Snow is forecast tomorrow. Whilst settling snow is less likely at this time of year we are expecting some, mainly over high ground."
Sharing a map of the UK, the Met Office explained how a band of rain and hill snow is pushing from the north to the south. While some snow will land on low levels, most with settle on higher ground.
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In Scotland, one to two centimetres of snow is expected. While in Devon, Cornwall, Kent and parts of London, no snow is forecast.
It comes after many areas basked in glorious sunshine and highs of 20C (68F) last week. The change in weather is due to a high-pressure system shifting out to the south and introducing colder Arctic air from the north.
Met Office Chief Meteorologist Steve Willington said: “Cold and unsettled weather is taking charge over much of the UK this week, as cold air is drawn in from the north and brings with it the risk of rain, sleet and snow.
"Although there’s still some uncertainty on the exact positioning of snow showers, the trend is for a mix of sleet and snow to fall as a cold front moves from the north to the south from late on Tuesday through to Thursday morning. Some clear spells are still around later in the week, with the best of any sunshine likely to be in the south and west of the UK, albeit feeling cold compared to last week.”
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