SNOW is set to hit the UK on Thursday, October 21, 2021, and the weather is expected to stay chilly till the end of the month.

       Meanwhile, the Storm Aurore has blasted the country with heavy rain causing floods in London and the South East..

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       Parts of the UK are set to be hit by snow Will it snow in the UK today?

       The first flurry of snow for the country is due today but is expected to be restricted in the north, according to the Met Office.

       Annie Shuttleworth, a Met Office forecaster told The Sun: "On Wednesday night we will see a front move south through the UK, and that could bring with it some snow.

       "But this is restricted to high ground in Scotland. For most of us, we will see rain on that front.

       "Much of Wales, South Western and central parts of England throughout tomorrow morning until around midday will have potentially heavy and thundery downpours.

       According to WXCharts, up to a half a foot of snow could fall in the Cairngorms in Scotland today.

       But the weather site also shows that parts of Northern England, including the Pennines and possibly the Yorkshire Dales, could also see snow.

       Met Office meteorologist Sarah Kent added: "If you're out mountaineering don't be surprised if you get wintry weather."

       This week's unsettled weather is set to last until the end of October across the country.

       Friday

       On Friday, October 22, 2021, the weather is expected to remain breezy.

       A "chilly start" of the day for most parts, especially in Scotland according to forecasters.

       The northern and western areas will see showers and some will be getting across to the east at times.

       The southern parts of the country will remain dry with hints of sunshine.

       The winds are set to be easing during the day.

       Saturday

       Saturday, October 23, 2021, will be mostly cold and dry but rain is expected to arrive, especially in the northwest.

       Winds will be increasing during the day.

       Sunday

       On Sunday, October 24, 2021, most parts of the country will see rain before clearing.

       The Met Office predicts a mix of sunshine and showers and it is likely to be thundery in places.

       Long-range forecast November

       The start of the month will see the same unsettled weather as October.

       Temperatures are likely to be warmer than average for most parts of the country while the end of the month might see some colder spells and frost, according to the Met Office long-range forecast.

       December

       Forecasters predict December will be reasonably dry with cold spells in most parts of the country.

       It is expected to be fairly cloudy with the average temperature during the day reaching 8C.

       January

       January is typically the coldest month of the year in the UK.

       Most parts of the UK will see rain while London and parts of the south might see snow, according to forecasters.

       Temperatures are expected to reach between 2C and 7C.