Will it snow in November? What UK weather forecasters have said

The Met Office has said snow remains unlikely in November.

There have been some reports suggesting snow could fall around the middle of the month, but the weather agency said on Monday that this is doubtful because temperatures will be around average.

The Met Office said: "Temperatures will probably be close to or above average overall, and although there might be some colder spells at times, especially in the north, there is no indication of widespread snow at this time."

It added: "Forecasting snow a long way in advance in the UK can be difficult. Small differences in temperature can cause dramatic changes in the forecast. Generally temperatures of 2C or below can bring snow, but a change of just a fraction of a degree can result in rain instead."

What is the Met Office's current forecast for November?

For its long-range forecast covering 8 to 17 November, the Met Office said there will be "patchy rain" and light winds.

Overall, temperatures will be warmer than average for November, though cold nights are possible.

For its forecast covering 18 November to 2 December, the agency said: "After a settled start to November, beyond mid-month there will probably be a change towards more unsettled conditions for a time. This means an increased chance of periods of wet and windy weather for parts of the UK, perhaps more so in central and southern areas."

Even so, temperatures will still be close to or above average, "although some colder interludes are possible, especially in the north".

As we move into November, Yahoo News UK breaks down, using Met Office forecasts, what the weather will be like in regions across the UK over the coming days.

London and the South East

• Tuesday

Some overnight mist and fog patches. Then dry and largely cloudy, but with some afternoon bright or sunny spells. Where skies clear, mist and fog patches may reform overnight. Mild. Maximum temperature 13C.

• Wednesday to Friday

Plenty of fine and dry weather. Often cloudy, but still plenty of bright or sunny intervals. Any overnight fog patches may be slow to clear. Temperatures slightly above average.

East of England

• Tuesday

Some overnight mist and fog patches. Then dry and largely cloudy, but with some afternoon bright or sunny spells. Where skies clear, mist and fog patches may reform overnight. Mild. Maximum temperature 13C.

• Wednesday to Friday

Plenty of fine, dry weather. Often cloudy, but still seeing bright or sunny intervals. Any overnight fog patches may be slow to clear. Temperatures near or slightly above average.

South West

• Tuesday

Another generally cloudy day with hill fog possible and perhaps a few spots of drizzle. Brightening up in places but staying cloudy for many. Winds staying light and feeling milder. Maximum temperature 15C.

• Wednesday to Friday

Largely dry and often cloudy although some brighter or sunnier spells are possible at times. Mist and fog in places this often persistent over higher ground. Staying mild.

Midlands

• Tuesday

East Midlands: Dry and largely cloudy but with afternoon bright or sunny spells developing away from western hills. Skies may clear later allowing overnight mist or fog patches to form. Light winds. Maximum temperature 12C.

West Midlands: Another cloudy day for most with hill fog possible and perhaps a few spots of drizzle. Brightening up in places but staying cloudy for many. Winds staying light. Maximum temperature 13C.

• Wednesday to Friday

East Midlands: Plenty of fine and dry weather. Often cloudy but still plenty of bright or sunny spells. Chance of overnight mist and fog patches developing. Temperatures near to slightly above average.

West Midlands: Largely dry and often cloudy although some brighter or sunnier spells are possible at times. Mist and fog in places this often persistent over higher ground. Staying mild.

North East

• Tuesday

Dry and often cloudy, but with a greater chance of some bright spells. Skies may clear during the evening allowing overnight mist or fog patches to form. Rather mild. Maximum temperature 11C.

• Wednesday to Friday

Plenty of fine and dry weather with variable cloud and sunny spells. Chance of overnight fog patches which may be slow to clear. Temperatures near to slightly above average.

North West

• Tuesday

Another cloudy day for most with hill fog possible and perhaps a few spots of drizzle. Brightening up in places but staying cloudy for many. Winds staying light. Maximum temperature 12C.

• Wednesday to Friday

Largely dry and often cloudy although some brighter or sunnier spells are possible at times. Mist and fog in places this often persistent over higher ground. Staying mild.

Scotland

• Tuesday

Remaining dry with some bright or sunny spells during the day. Staying mild with light winds. Maximum temperature 13C.

• Wednesday to Friday

Mainly dry, settled weather. Always a lot of cloud but also some sunshine.

Northern Ireland

• Tuesday

Remaining dry with a good deal of cloud and also some brighter interludes. Staying mild. Maximum temperature 13C.

• Wednesday to Friday

Mainly dry, settled weather looks set to continue. Always a lot of cloud but some brighter spells at times. Patchy rain may edge in from west on Friday. Staying mild.

Wales

• Tuesday

Another cloudy day for most with hill fog possible and perhaps a few spots of drizzle. Brightening up in places but staying cloudy for many. Winds staying light. Maximum temperature 14C.

• Wednesday to Friday

Largely dry and often cloudy although some brighter or sunnier spells are possible at times. Mist and fog in places this often persistent over higher ground. Staying mild.