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The first low level snowfall of winter is expected as early as next week, as temperatures plummet and bitter Arctic winds blow into Britain.
Forecasters at the Met Office warned of "significant snow accumulations" over higher ground, potentially as far south as Devon, as well as in non-mountainous northern areas.
Wintry showers are expected to bring a combination of rain, sleet and snow as they are pushed southwards by northerly winds on Tuesday.
The mercury is set to drop sharply, rising barely above freezing during daytime hours for some.
Motorists drive through snow blown from fields near Buxton in central England Heavy snowfall in March meant many roads and railways ground to a halt
Overnight temperatures will feel as cold as minus five degrees Celsius in parts of the North of England, forecasters said.
Sky News weather producer Joanna Robinson said: "It's been a relatively mild autumn so far, but the first proper cold spell is just around the corner, reminding us that winter is upon us.
"It will turn noticeably colder early next week and by Tuesday, temperatures will range from two degrees Celsius in northern Scotland to six degrees Celsius in southern England.
"There'll be widespread frosts overnight too with a risk of icy patches.
A man clears a path through snow in the village of Cargan in County Antrim, Northern Ireland Forecasters say it is difficult to provide a long range forecast
"The unsettled theme is likely to continue, bringing the threat of snow as it turns colder.
"The snow looks mainly confined to the hills, with a covering possible as far south as Dartmoor and Exmoor, but potentially to lower levels in the north.
"The detail of any snow is still uncertain so it's worth keeping an eye on the forecast in the coming few days."
A spokesman for the Met Office said it was difficult to predict the weather beyond the end of next week but warned temperatures are likely to be "just below average".
"Whilst there is also currently no signal for widespread wintry conditions, snow is not unusual during late November and early December," he added.
Snow Threat With Cold Snap 'Around The Corner'
Forecasters at the Met Office warned of "significant snow accumulations" over higher ground, potentially as far south as Devon, as well as in non-mountainous northern areas.
Wintry showers are expected to bring a combination of rain, sleet and snow as they are pushed southwards by northerly winds on Tuesday.
The mercury is set to drop sharply, rising barely above freezing during daytime hours for some.
Motorists drive through snow blown from fields near Buxton in central England Heavy snowfall in March meant many roads and railways ground to a halt
Overnight temperatures will feel as cold as minus five degrees Celsius in parts of the North of England, forecasters said.
Sky News weather producer Joanna Robinson said: "It's been a relatively mild autumn so far, but the first proper cold spell is just around the corner, reminding us that winter is upon us.
"It will turn noticeably colder early next week and by Tuesday, temperatures will range from two degrees Celsius in northern Scotland to six degrees Celsius in southern England.
"There'll be widespread frosts overnight too with a risk of icy patches.
A man clears a path through snow in the village of Cargan in County Antrim, Northern Ireland Forecasters say it is difficult to provide a long range forecast
"The unsettled theme is likely to continue, bringing the threat of snow as it turns colder.
"The snow looks mainly confined to the hills, with a covering possible as far south as Dartmoor and Exmoor, but potentially to lower levels in the north.
"The detail of any snow is still uncertain so it's worth keeping an eye on the forecast in the coming few days."
A spokesman for the Met Office said it was difficult to predict the weather beyond the end of next week but warned temperatures are likely to be "just below average".
"Whilst there is also currently no signal for widespread wintry conditions, snow is not unusual during late November and early December," he added.
Snow Threat With Cold Snap 'Around The Corner'
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