Met Office warns of snow for northern UK as temperatures to plummet again

The Met Office has warned that cold conditions will return to the UK this week, with some areas of the north seeing more snowfall.

Northerly winds will bring temperatures back down after a milder weekend. Forecasters have warned that snow could fall over higher ground and there will be widespread frost in the coming days.

Temperatures will start to fall on Monday when a ridge of high pressure develops to the west, allowing cold air to sink southwards across the UK.

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Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Steve Ramsdale, said: "Northerly winds are bringing chillier weather across the UK over Monday and Tuesday. This brings the likelihood of some snow over higher ground in Scotland and northern England at times on Monday and Tuesday as well as a widespread frost here, particularly on Monday night."

By the middle of the week, conditions will be more unsettled but temperatures will be more mild. There could be some rain and strong winds late on Wednesday and into Thursday, according to the Met Office.

Strong winds and rain will likely arrive by the weekend. The weather agency said weather warnings will be issued in the coming days as the forecast becomes more clear.

Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist, Chris Bulmer, said: "At this time is looks like the unsettled conditions will continue into the weekend with a deep low-pressure system probably crossing the UK into Saturday bringing strong winds and rain to some areas. Weather warnings will be issued as the details of the developments and hazards become clearer.

"Given the potential for disruption from this system it is important to keep up to date with