UK Braces for First Cold Snap with Snow and Ice Warnings

The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings as a cold front is expected to bring snow and ice to parts of the UK next week.

Weather warnings for snow and ice are in place from Sunday, affecting northern England and southern Scotland, with up to 20cm of snow possible on higher ground.
The Met Office cautions that snow forecasts more than a few days in advance should be viewed with skepticism due to the complexity of predicting snowfall.
Forecasters predict the cold front will reach all parts of the UK by midweek, with temperatures dropping significantly and potentially causing travel disruptions.
There is a chance of snow settling at lower levels, which could lead to power cuts and isolated rural communities being cut off.
The UK has experienced a mild autumn, but the upcoming cold spell is expected to last about a week before milder weather returns.