UK weather maps turn purple as 38cm of snow gathers up with temperature plunging to -10C

Parts of Britain are likely to be covered by 38cm of as the latest weather maps suggest in a few days. from WXCharts show that temperature levels are likely to drop as low as -10C in some parts of the country.

The may hit the country on November 23 and the northern parts of the UK seems to be the worst affected.

WXCharts have turned purple indicating the possibility of heavy snow in the Scottish Highlands.

As per the maps, layers of snow is likely to accumulate in areas such as Inverness, Aberdeen and Fort William on November 23 with mercury levels plummeting to -10C.

The alarming maps come as the Met Office issued snow and ice warnings for several parts of the country.

Met Office yellow warnings have been issued on Monday and Tuesday for northern England and southern Scotland.

Over the high ground of the Pennines, there could be 15-20cm of snow accumulating and possibly causing some disruption.

Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Rebekah Hicks explains: "A notable early winter cold spell will arrive across the north from Sunday and will likely reach all parts of the UK by midweek.

"Temperatures will drop as a northerly airflow develops, bringing in colder Arctic air. This introduces the possibility of snow, initially over high ground in the north from Sunday, with gusty winds also a potential hazard. As the cold air spreads south, wintry weather is possible more widely, and a snow and ice warning has already been issued for parts of Scotland and Northern England for early next week. Updates to the warnings for wintry hazards are likely, so it's important to stay up to date with the latest forecast."

The Met Office's long-range weather forecast between November 21 and 30 reads: "Cold or very cold conditions are expected across most if not all parts of the UK early in this period, with wintry showers affecting in particular northern parts and exposed coastal districts, although it may well be largely sunny inland.

"Overnight frost will be widespread and occasionally strong winds will result in significant wind chill.

"However, there is an increasing chance through the first weekend and into the following week of more organised areas of rain, snow and strong winds affecting many areas, this probably also associated with milder temperatures, at least in the south.

"Later in the period, conditions remain uncertain, but it is most likely to remain mostly unsettled with further spells of rain and snow."