Weather expert says snow may fall in 5 places due to Hurricane Kirk

The Met Office has said that while it will be colder in mid-October, significant snowfall is unlikely

Forecasters are warning of a dramatic plunge in temperatures come October, with the potential for snowfall across various regions. The anticipated cold snap is linked to Hurricane Kirk, which is currently tearing through the US. The powerful category 4 hurricane, boasting winds of up to 145mph (233 km/h), is expected to remain potent over the ocean for the coming days.

Five areas are predicted to experience the harshest conditions, including parts of the West Midlands. A senior meteorologist also believes that swathes of Wales, the Cotswolds, Hampshire, and the Lake District could witness snow showers. This forecast aligns with new data from WX Charts, which depicts a dark purple mass over the British Isles, suggesting freezing temperatures ideal for snow. The WX Charts team anticipates snow cover, particularly on the elevated terrain of the Lake District.

Meteorologist Jim Dale commented: "It's the cold backside of ex-hurricane Kirk, which by then may have become Storm Ashley," reports the Mirror. He expects wintry weather to hit certain UK areas around Friday, October 11.

Mr Dale identifies five specific regions likely to face the severest weather:

• Most of Wales
• Parts of the West Midlands
• The Cotswolds
• Hampshire
• The Lake District

However, the Met Office has provided a different outlook, indicating that while a chill is expected in mid-October, significant snowfall seems improbable. This view diverges from Mr Dale's predictions, who is associated with British Weather Services.

Temperatures are set to plummet from the 18C high recorded in Santon Downham, Suffolk, with the UK expecting single-digit temperatures and some areas facing freezing conditions. However, the Met Office has indicated that snow is likely only over Scottish mountains between Wednesday, October 9 and Friday, October 18.

The long-range forecast suggests a colder spell with potential snow on Scottish peaks: "Scotland and Northern Ireland are more likely to quickly turn colder with showers, and the colder weather (perhaps some snow on Scottish mountains) will most likely gradually work its way south. A more settled interlude is then possible but further spells of wind and rain, again with a focus across southern areas, are likely to arrive from the west during the following week with temperatures returning to around average."

As for the impact of Hurricane Kirk's remnants, the Met Office anticipates they will bring wet and windy conditions rather than snow. This comes after a particularly soggy week, with Northern Ireland experiencing the brunt of last Friday's downpours.

Deputy Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office, Chris Bulmer, commented on the situation: "Kirk over the North Atlantic will lose its status as a hurricane early next week before being swept towards northwest Europe. The resulting low pressure system will still have the potential to bring disruptive rain and winds to some areas, including parts of the UK, from the middle of next week."

"There remains much detail to work out on the exact track and timing of the system. Across the UK, parts of England and Wales look to have the greatest risk of heavy rain and strong winds during Wednesday and Thursday. However, a more southward track of this system, which is equally plausible at this stage, would see the most disruptive conditions impact France. The need for warnings will be kept under review over the coming days, so it's important to stay up to date with the latest forecast."