SNOW could be on its way to Worcestershire, with a dusting of wintry weather forecast across the UK for the end of this week.

The Met Office says colder weather is expected across the UK this week accompanied by frosts, hail and sleet, particularly from mid-week onwards.

Snow is expected to settle over higher ground in the northern half of the UK, which may cause travel difficulties for some.

At lower levels and further south, any snow is expected to be more transient in nature.

Steve Ramsdale, chief meteorologist at the Met Office, said: “Although we’re going to see a few days with colder conditions, we shouldn’t be surprised that the start of winter brings a brief spell of wintry weather. Some parts of the UK, especially northern hills, may see snow, but for many this will only be short lived. We’ll be monitoring the forecast and we will issue warnings accordingly.”

As far as Worcester’s forecast for this week, Wednesday and Thursday are expected to remain mostly clear and sunny, if cold, but Friday’s forecast features sleet which could become snow depending on the conditions.

Despite this early forecast of snow, the Met Office does not expect this to set a wider pattern for this winter.

Chris Bulmer, Met Office deputy chief meteorologist added: “Although winter has started rather abruptly, this colder spell is expected to be part of typical seasonal fluctuations and doesn’t set the mould for the rest of winter. “