UK weather: Snow storm forecast as Brits face shock Arctic blast across UK

Brits have been warned to brace themselves for a snow storm which could hit the UK as early as next week.

New maps by WXCharts revealed the suspected storm could disrupt several areas on April 14. The latest data is coloured in a huge section in purple and white which indicates . According to the map, could experience snowfall.

Inverness and could be severely impacted by the conditions. Ireland could also be dusted in snow, with the map highlighting Belfast as a potential concern. But when it falls, temperatures could also plummet. According to the maps, it will be as cold as -8C within the the next two weeks.

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Sunseekers have been told to make the most of the good this week before conditions drastically change. While the start of April has been welcomed with high temperatures, the maps indicate that the weather won't last for much longer.

According to the Long range forecast, the weather will start to become "breezy" with "overnight frosts" later this week.

The forecast, which is dated between April 8 and April 17, reads: "High should prevail for most of the outlook period, maintaining largely settled conditions for much of the time. This should result in lengthy spells of dry and bright weather. It will be breezy at times, especially in the southwest at first.

"Daytime temperatures will depend on the wind direction and cloud amounts, but most places will be warm for most of the period, and very warm days most likely will be further inland. Overnight frosts are possible on clear nights where winds fall light.

"There is also the chance of some areas of low cloud or fog, notably around the east coast. Towards the middle of April, the weather may turn more unsettled as rain or showers try to push in from the west."