Met Office issues snow verdict with weather set to turn more unsettled in next week

The Met Office is forecasting snow in its long range forecast but says the chance of it being widespread or disruptive is very low. The forecaster has issued its predictions for November 15 to December 9, with the caveat that long range weather forecasting can be tricky for a variety for reasons.

Snow does get a mention in the forecast, but experts say it will only fall in the north and even then only over higher ground. The full forecast for between November 15-24 reads: "Still mostly dry on Friday, if rather cloudy across many regions. Turning more unsettled into next weekend with low pressure probably becoming established close to the UK bringing rain or showers to most regions.

"The heaviest and most frequent spells of rain are most likely in the north and west. Drier and brighter spells of weather remain possible, particularly in southern regions. Some wintry precipitation is possible in places, with snow most likely to fall over high ground in the north.

"The chance of any widespread or disruptive snowfall is very low. Often windy, with a chance of gales at times, especially in the north and east. Temperatures probably near or below average with overnight patchy frost and ice."

Accuweather isn't predicting any snow for the East Midlands in its long range forecast, although temperatures could be below average on a handful of chillier days. The Met Office has also issued a longer range forecast for between November 25 and December 9.

It reads: "Signals vary in prevailing weather patterns through this period but likely more unsettled than during early November. There is a greater chance of more mobile weather patterns which would see Atlantic systems periodically move across the country.

"These bringing some wetter and windier interludes followed by drier periods. Some colder interludes, especially earlier in the period, are possible but overall temperatures more likely to be around or above average."