UK snow forecast to be 'heavier than expected' with four inches landing

Brits are bracing for "heavier than expected" snow, with up to four inches likely to blanket a number of areas in just days.

Advanced weather modelling maps reveal parts of the UK could be hit with a layer of snow in and around October 21, with 10cm accumulations and snow depths likely in the far north. Scotland is set to bear the brunt of the wintry weather, with temperatures dropping close to freezing - just a couple of degrees over 0C. Flurries are likely to appear in the Scottish Highlands from 6am until noon that day, with data from WXCharts suggesting heavy snow will cover its landscapes. Edinburgh is also among the areas in the firing line as the flurries spread southwards.

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According to WXCharts, which uses Met Desk data, the chilling shift in weather is set to commence from the mid-to-late part of the month. The GFS model indicates that some Brits will see a white October before we officially head into winter.

Scotland is likely to be worst-hit but separate reports this week suggest snow could also materialise in North Wales before the month is out, as well. The Highlands remain at most at risk though - with the Cairngorms National Park potentially seeing substantial amounts. The snow would mark the first flurries of autumn, reports Birmingham Live. Meanwhile, Northern England will face torrential rain.

Looking in the medium to short term, Netweather TV warns high pressure could sweep across England in the coming days. It says: "High pressure in charge next weekend," before adding: "Continuing mostly dry and settled next week too, with high pressure in control.

"The high pressure system perhaps becoming centred over the Norwegian Sea, which may feed a northeast flow with more the way of cloud across eastern England, perhaps with a few coastal showers, but that's a long way off."