The Met Office has said snow will most definitely reach Britain this weekend and could even extend as far south as London.

Forecasters predict the Arctic blast from Siberia and the North Pole will cause temperatures to plummet and whilst snow looks almost certain in the north, a smattering could reach London.

Met Office spokeswoman Lindsay Mears said: "‘Bands of rain will turn to snow over eastern parts and in Scotland into Wednesday morning.

"‘We are looking at widespread fronts with more snow falling to lower ground and snow possible in the south on Thursday carrying on cold into the weekend."

The capital should be prepared to wrap up warm as meteorologists predict four degrees celsius on Saturday and -1 degrees celsius and misty starts for Sunday.

Temperatures are set to fall below zero nationwide but Scotland and the far north will face the coldest weather this weekend.

If you were planning a day out with the family, take a look at our guide to where you can go indoors on cold days in west London .