Met Office weather map shows parts of England could be hit by snow this weekend

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Parts of the UK could see snow over the weekend as temperatures start to plummet. The latest Met Office forecast predicts that parts of Scotland and northern England could see flurries of the white stuff as cold Arctic air moves in from the north.

Temperatures across the country are expected to drop to just above freezing on Sunday and will plummet further in some areas at the start of next week. READ MORE: Met Office warns 'Arctic air' forecast to hit UK in days with snow possible According to the latest Met Office weather radar map, there will be flurries of snow across the Scottish highlands throughout Saturday and Sunday.

By Sunday morning there could be heavy snow showers in parts of Cumbria, Northumberland and North Yorkshire. This could continue into the afternoon.

By 6pm on Sunday, the weather radar forecasts a large band of snow over the Peak District, West Yorkshire and eastern areas of Greater Manchester.