Met Office forecasters have told Brits to prepare for a 'messy mixture of rain, sleet and snow' from as early as Sunday and moving into next week. Major cities are expected to be hit

Ice and snow could form in parts of Scotland and northern England from Sunday. The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings due to the travel disruptions, injuries and power cuts they could cause. A relatively mild autumn looks about to give way to cold front bringing more winter-y vibes.

A map shows the full list of locations set for for flurries in the coming days, according to the leading forecaster and meteorological agency.

The Met Office has issued a new weather warning for snow and ice this weekend with a yellow alert in place for parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland and the North of England

A yellow weather warning has been issued for snow and ice across parts of the UK next week. Up to 20cm of snow is possible on higher ground on Monday and Tuesday, with a small chance of up to 10cm of snow settling at lower levels, which could prove disruptive, the Met Office said.

Forecasters say it is too early to predict exactly where the wintry weather will hit, but are confident of a "cold spell" next week.

The Met Office has warned that snow may be on its way for areas of the UK next, as temperatures plummet. The national forecasters are predicting a "notable early winter cold spell " arriving from the north from Sunday night, which will see the whole of the country freeze.

The Met Office has suggested swathes of the UK could be set for a cold snap next week, with many areas also told to prepare for the possibility of waking up to a dusting of snow. But while the official long-range forecast has warned of "wintry showers" - including snow - predicting Britain's weather is rarely a straightforward affair.

Snow could fall next week as temperatures plunge to zero - The Met Office has warned the UK is entering an early winter cold spell and there is a possibility of snow