Forecasters warn SNOW could fall in Sheffield next week with temperatures set to plummet

Weather forecasters have warned that the UK could be facing a ‘40-day freeze’ next week as temperatures plummet following an Arctic blast.

In some parts of the UK snow as deep as 11 inches could fall as the sub-zero weather looks set to stay.

Forecasters have also warned heavy downpours will make icy conditions particularly dangerous.

On Monday next week Sheffield will get its first taste of the freezing weather, with lows of 0C that will feel like -5C at some times of the day due to the wind.

Freezing weather will continue into Tuesday. By the afternoon the chance of snow increases significantly, meaning the city could be looking at its first blanketing this winter.

After that the chance of snow decreases, although cold temperatures are likely to stick around.