Mapped: Where will snow hit the UK this week as temperatures to plunge to -10C

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A blanket of snow is ready to fall upon elements of the UK as the Met Office forecasts wintry showers this week as temperatures might plunge as low as -10C.

There are at present three climate warnings in place this week as heavy rain, snow and ice are all anticipated to descend upon the nation.

Up to 20cm of snow might choose increased floor as a band of chilly air pushes north on Thursday.

A yellow climate warning for snow has been issued for East Midlands, East of England, North East England, North West England, Wales, West Midlands, and Yorkshire & Humber from 3am Thursday till 3am Friday.

The forecaster stated a complete day of snow may lead to some disruption, with energy cuts and journey delays doable.

“A band of rain, sleet, and increasingly snow, will push north on Thursday bringing up to 2cm snow at lower-levels, 2-5cm on ground above 200m, and perhaps as much as 10-20cm above 400m,” the Met Office stated.

It comes as an ice warning has additionally been issued for Tuesday throughout elements of Scotland, with wintry showers anticipated throughout the early hours of the morning bringing a danger of ice on untreated surfaces together with a slight masking of snow in locations, the Met Office stated.

Temperatures might drop as low as –10°C in rural elements of Scotland on Wednesday night time.

The warning is in from midnight Tuesday till 9am, and will have an effect on Highlands & Eilean Siar, and Orkney & Shetland.

Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Chris Almond stated: “While the early part of this week will see some rain, at times heavy, gradually sinking southwards, there’s an increased signal for wintry hazards as we move through the week as cold air from the north moves over the UK.

“It’s from Thursday that the snow risk becomes more potentially impactful, as mild air attempts to move back in from the south, bumping into the cold air and increasing the chance of snow developing on the leading edge.”

On Monday, a yellow climate warning stays in elements of Scotland till 9pm with a possible for 120-170 mm in the wettest areas.

The Met Office stated there’s a “small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded”, which can end in harm to buildings.

UK 5 day forecast

Tonight:

Rain shifting south throughout Scotland and affecting Northern Ireland and northern England. Cloudy, windy, however gentle additional south with patchy drizzle. Clearer with wintry showers and icy patches additional north.

Tuesday:

Rain, some heavy, persevering with south throughout England and Wales. Staying principally dry, however windy in the southeast. Brighter, colder climate creating throughout Scotland and Northern Ireland, with some wintry showers.

Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:

Mostly tremendous, however colder on Wednesday with early frost. Patchy rain far south and wintry showers in north. Rain, with some snow shifting north throughout many areas Thursday and Friday.