Met Office dismisses fears of heavy snow

THE Met Office has given its verdict after some media reported incoming snow, including suggesting 4 inches could fall over much of the UK.

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The forecaster has said that the UK is in for a transition this weekend - with it turning unsettled after a period of cloud due to high pressure.

One report said snow was poised to carpet parts of Britain later this month, with weather maps displaying an icy white blanket.

WXCharts maps indicated temperatures could plummet to a bitter 0 degrees C on October 25 as Arctic conditions pummel multiple regions.