The Met Office forecasts wintry showers after 10 November as colder conditions spread across the UK, the Mirror reports. A low of -1.1C was recorded in Aviemore in the Scottish Highlands on Friday1.
Temperatures are expected to fall to -7C in the coming week or so, which the Mirror says could create conditions for the first snowfall of this winter1. The areas named in the report as likely to see wintry showers are parts of Scotland and, potentially, higher ground across Cumbria, Northumberland and County Durham1. Weather maps published by the Mirror this week show north Wales and parts of the northwest of England among the places expected to be coldest later this month1. The Mirror reports that a band of low pressure will move northwards from the Atlantic on Wednesday and is set to linger for some time1.
In its long-range forecast covering Wednesday 11 November to Saturday 5 December, the Met Office states:
"a few wintry showers are likely in the far north, but otherwise this will mean a spell of fine and dry weather developing for most areas."
The same forecast says that at the beginning of the period "outbreaks of rain across the south of the UK will clear away as clearer conditions spread from the north", and that "unsettled or changeable weather will likely continue through the following week. After a cold start, temperatures will probably be above average overall"1. The Met Office says the term wintry showers typically refers to rainfall that may contain an element of sleet, snow and potentially hail, and can also describe a wide area where separate pockets of snow and sleet occur1.
A weather warning for fog remained in place for large parts of the South East and East of England, including all of Greater London, in force until 11am on Saturday1.
| Area | Forecast detail |
|---|---|
| Aviemore, Scottish Highlands | -1.1C recorded on Friday1 |
| Parts of Scotland; higher ground in Cumbria, Northumberland and County Durham | Wintry showers likely in the far north1 |
| North Wales; parts of northwest England | Among the coldest places expected later this month, per Mirror weather maps1 |
| South East and East of England, including Greater London | Fog warning in force until 11am Saturday1 |
For comparison, the Mirror reports that in November 2025 the Met Office recorded -12.6C at Tomintoul in Moray, and that the first snowfall last winter was recorded on November 18, 20251.
Why it matters for households
The forecast covers the period from Wednesday 11 November, when clearer conditions are expected to spread from the north and a few wintry showers are likely in the far north1. For most areas the Met Office expects a spell of fine and dry weather, with temperatures probably above average overall after a cold start1. Households in the areas named for wintry showers, and those on higher ground in northern England, are the most likely to see sleet or snow1. The fog warning affecting London and much of the South East and East of England runs until 11am on Saturday1. The Met Office's definition of wintry showers, as reported, covers rain that may contain sleet, snow or hail1. No advice to households is given in the report beyond the Met Office forecast wording.
What happens next
The Met Office long-range forecast runs from Wednesday 11 November to Saturday 5 December1. The Mirror reports, citing the Express, that conditions are likely to become drier and slightly warmer at the start of December1. Further detail on the timing and location of any snow has not been reported.
