Snow is expected in parts of the UK next week, but we've taken a look at how Cambridgeshire will be affected.

The Met Office has forecast a cold snap from Monday (November 19) with temperatures plunging to below zero overnight and widespread frost likely across parts of the country.

But the good news is - we're not expecting snow in Cambridgeshire... yet.

Met Office forecast for the UK

“Temperatures so far this month have been very mild, with some places this week seeing highs of 16 or 17 Celsius," chief meteorologist at the Met Office, Will Lang, said.

"However, from Monday of next week, temperatures will fall markedly as easterly winds bring much colder air across the country, limiting temperatures by day to between 6 and 9 Celsius.

“It’s certainly going to feel noticeably colder next week – especially in the east with the keen easterly breeze - however it won’t be out of the ordinary for the time of year.”

“Although many places will be dry, some rain showers are possible for eastern parts of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, becoming more frequent by mid-week," he continued.

"Temperatures will fall close to or below freezing for many, with frosts increasingly likely through the week.”

Cambridge's seven-day weather forecast

Today (November 18) Bright and sunny, with highs of ten degrees and lows of five degrees.

Tomorrow (November 19) Cloudy, with highs of eight degrees and lows of four degrees.

Tuesday (November 20) Rain, with highs of five degrees and lows of three degrees.

Wednesday (November 21) Cloudy with sunny spells, with highs of six degrees and lows of two degrees.

Thursday (November 22) Cloudy, with highs of seven degrees and lows of four degrees.

Friday (November 23) Cloudy, with highs of eight degrees and lows of five degrees.

Saturday (November 24) Cloudy, with highs of eight degrees and lows of four degrees.

UK forecast for the next month

UK Outlook for Thursday Nov 22 to Saturday Dec 1:

Throughout this period, the winds look likely to blow in from the east, across continental Europe. This will often bring cloudy skies, with the best of any sunshine in western areas.

There is also the likelihood of some showers, these most frequent in eastern parts, but perhaps becoming more widespread and persistent at times.

With a chill in the air, there is scope for some sleet or snow, but this will most likely be restricted to the hills.

The breeze will make for a marked wind chill at times in the south. With lighter winds further north, and under clear skies at night, overnight frosts are likely to become more common.

There is also a small chance of even colder conditions going into early December, in northerly winds.

A cold snap is expected to hit the UK next week

UK Outlook for Sunday Dec 2 to Sunday Dec 16:

Through this period, there may be a continuation of the cold and mainly settled conditions for much of the UK, with some showers coming in from the east.

However, there is a chance that during early December the weather pattern may change, with fronts moving in from the west across the Atlantic. This would bring longer spells of rain, interspersed with brighter, showery interludes, and it would also become less cold.

However, even if the change does happen, it won't be long before we have more settled conditions again, perhaps by the middle of December. This would mean a return to the colder conditions with overnight frost and fog.

'Big freeze'

The UK is set to be hit with a 'big freeze' as cold air comes from Russia and forecasters warn of the risk of snow.

An easterly wind chill will make the temperature feel colder than it actually is over the next couple of weeks, the Met Office says.

Snow could also be seen over higher ground in northern England and Scotland.

But it's not all bad news, as following the two week cold spell, conditions are set to warm up.

A Met Office forecaster told Mirror Online: "In the next couple of weeks, we're currently looking at colder weather coming from Eastern Europe and Russia.

"There could be some snow over the higher ground over northern England and Scotland."