UK snow maps show big freeze in days as country faces sub-zero artic blast

New weather maps have shown the possible onslaught of and plummeting temperatures across the UK, with England, and Scotland in the crosshairs this October.

New maps from WX Charts have taken on a purple hue as they indicate a chilly change, using data sourced from Met Desk to reveal the impending snow.

Senior meteorologist and founder of British Weather Services, Jim Dale, has been monitoring these chilling forecasts, saying it's

A new snow risk map from Net Weather has revealed that areas in north of England, Wales, and Scotland will be most likely to see snow between October 4 and 11.

Areas around the mountainous Cairngorms National Park in Scotland will be hit the hardest, with a snow risk prediction of a staggering 85-95 percent.

In England, areas just below the border with Scotland, just as Northumberland, have the highest snow risk, with numbers ranging from 35 percent to 55 percent.

The snow risk is much more localised in Wales, with only a small area in the centre predicted to see snow, and even then the risk is low.

Brace for the brunt of the wintry weather around October 11, says Dale. He added: "It's the cold backside , which by then may have become Storm Ashley."

Dale further explained: "As it moves through England and Wales and out into the North Sea on October 11 and October 12, that cold air surges in behind giving the potential of some temporary wet snow, especially over higher ground.

"However, long ways to go with the steerage on all of that and strong winds/heavy rain from that system are likely to be the first points of concern."

The has issued a statement predicting choppy weather ahead, noting: "An Atlantic low-pressure system will drift eastwards across the UK through the first part of next week.

"This will bring widely unsettled conditions, with , heavy and persistent at times, especially over hills. Strong winds are possible too, with exposed and windward coastal areas prone to the strongest winds."

They warn that the turbulent pattern will persist, adding: "The theme of low pressure will continue to dominate the weather for the rest of the week, with showers or longer spells of rain.

"There is a possibility that a , ex-Hurricane Kirk, will move close to the UK around mid-week, bringing further spells of wet and windy weather.

"Alternatively, this system could remain to the west of the UK. However, the theme of unsettled weather is expected to prevail."