UK Could See Snow Next Week as Temperatures Set to Plummet

Published: 09 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online.

After a string of unusually mild November days, including the warmest Bonfire Night on record, the UK may finally feel the first hint of winter as meteorologists predict the potential for snow next week. Following a week of record-breaking temperatures and grey skies, the Met Office has indicated that colder air could sweep down from the north, possibly bringing snow to parts of the country, particularly Scotland.

Met Office meteorologist Simon Partridge told The Independent that while snowfall is “potentially” on the horizon for northern regions, warm air pushing in from the south could still dominate, leaving much of the UK with mild and cloudy conditions. “There is the possibility of snow by the end of next week and into next weekend,” Partridge explained. “Several computer models, which are updated multiple times a day, suggest that cold air could move south from the north, increasing the chances of snow across most likely Scotland.”

However, Partridge cautioned that the situation remains uncertain. Weather systems in the UK are notoriously changeable, and any influx of warm southern air could offset the colder northern currents. “It won’t take much for the warm air to prevail,” he said. “If that happens, the weather will likely remain similar to this week—mild, with temperatures above average for this time of year.”

Despite the unpredictability, there is a tangible possibility that colder air could make a stronger push southward, which may allow snow to reach lower elevations in Scotland. Partridge stressed that while the rest of the UK is unlikely to see significant snowfall at this stage, a brief sprinkling in northern parts is not uncommon for mid-November. “Currently, any chance of snow looks limited to Scotland,” he noted. “But as with warm air moving in, there’s also a chance that cold air could extend further south. It’s still all to play for, and the forecast will continue to evolve over the coming days.”

The UK has experienced a particularly mild autumn, with October temperatures averaging 0.7°C above the 1991–2020 average. Scotland and Northern Ireland saw slightly warmer conditions than much of England and Wales, setting the stage for an unusually prolonged autumn warmth. This week’s record-breaking mild weather, which included unusually high nighttime temperatures, has added to public curiosity and speculation about when the first snow of the season might arrive.

Residents of northern regions, particularly those in higher elevations of Scotland, are being advised to prepare for the possibility of early snowfall, even if only light and intermittent. Transport authorities in these areas often monitor forecasts closely this time of year, as early snow can create hazardous conditions on roads and railway lines.

Partridge noted that while snow may still be some days away, it could serve as a signal that the UK is transitioning from unseasonably warm autumnal conditions to a more typical winter pattern. “We’ve had a very mild start to November, but as the jet stream shifts and colder air starts to move in from the north, it’s quite normal for northern areas to see some snow by mid-November,” he said.

The coming week will be pivotal for determining the UK’s first significant winter conditions. Meteorologists will continue to monitor changes in temperature gradients between the north and south, the strength of incoming cold fronts, and the influence of any persistent warm air pockets. These factors combined will ultimately decide whether Scotland, and potentially parts of northern England, will experience the first snowfall of the 2025–2026 season.

For now, the nation remains in a period of uncertainty between mild autumn warmth and the potential for early winter snow. Britons are advised to stay updated with daily forecasts, as rapid changes in air flow could see conditions shift dramatically within a matter of days. While snow may not blanket the country, the mere possibility serves as a reminder that winter is approaching, and colder, wintry weather could soon replace the recent mild temperatures that have dominated November so far.