UNSETTLED weather due to sweep the UK this week could bring snow to some parts of the county. 

Forecasters have warned that from Monday morning temperatures are expected to plummet, with the weather becoming increasingly wet as the week moves on. 

There is also the chance of snow in northern parts of the country, with a Met Office forecaster saying: "Rain across the far west on Tuesday will turn patchier as it reaches eastern areas by Wednesday.

"Heavier rain, stronger winds and the chance of hill snow by Thursday."

Weather apps on mobile phone devices have also been predicting snow for Friday.

By the weekend, forecasters say that more snow is likely as colder air meets the wet weather.

A spokesman said: "Snow is more likely in over the hills in the north, but it may fall to lower levels in places too. The weather will be changeable and often cloudy, with showers and longer spells of rain at time.

"During the following week, eastern and southern areas may become drier for a time with more sunshine but clearer colder nights will lead to frost."