Met Office reveals when and where first snow will fall in UK next week

The UK, including Greater Manchester, could be hit by snowfall within the coming days, according to forecasters.

The Met Office warned in its latest updates that cold and dry conditions are highly likely to continue throughout the rest of the week. It added that there will be an increased chance of 'wintry hazards' from the end of the weekend.

It comes after forecasters confirmed that the UK is currently facing high pressure which, as a result, is bringing colder conditions than is usually expected during this time of year. A 'northerly air flow' on Sunday will increase the chances of snowfall next week, especially in northern parts of the UK - with some forecasters predicting that the UK could be hit by the 'worst snowstorm in 14 years'.

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Met Office Head of Situational Awareness Will Lang said: “There will be a resurgence in the really cold weather through the weekend and that spreads across the whole of the UK during the early part of next week. Initially, this means there will be more in the way of showers around the coasts, turning increasingly to snow for many areas, especially further north.”

The Met Office exact weather maps currently extend until Tuesday morning, and across the UK show a band of heavy snow hitting the UK from Monday night. Snow is set to hit north Wales around Wrexham from 6pm, with some snowfall also expected in Cumbria. As Monday evening progresses, the maps show a heavier band of snow will sweep eastwards, covering Manchester, Preston and extending down towards Nottingham.

On Tuesday morning, a heavier amount of snow is set to fall across Lancashire, Cumbria and Yorkshire, covering the UK and extending