Weather forecast for Preston as snow predicted to hit parts of Lancashire soon

The Met Office has forecast snow for the north of England as temperatures drop again towards the end of the month.

There could be an increased chance of snow for the north and east from late February, according to the weather agency's long-range forecast.

NetWeather's snow risk map showed much of Scotland, England and Wales could witness snow, and WX Charts maps show this could happen on Thursday, February 8.

A spokesperson for the BBC said: "Late next week there are signs that colder weather will make a return to the UK - so you'll probably need to get your big coat back on!

"Widespread frosts will return to the mornings and temperatures in the countryside could drop well below freezing, maybe even as low -10 Celsius for some next weekend.

"If you are hoping for snow, there is a much greater chance that some of you could see some late next week and possibly next weekend.

"At the moment, computer weather models are hinting that the greatest chance for seeing a covering of white could be in parts of northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, but it won't be everywhere."

READ MORE: This is when snow is most likely to hit Lancashire this February.

Here's the weather forecast for Preston:

Monday (February 5)

Cloudy skies and patchy drizzle, most persistent over the higher ground.

Staying mild and windy with coastal gales possible.

Maximum temperature 10C. Minimum temperature 9C.

Tuesday (February 6)

Light rain in the morning, becoming heavier in the evening.

Maximum temperature 11C. Minimum temperature 1C.

Wednesday (February 7)

A cloudy day with no rain forecast.

Maximum temperature 6C. Minimum temperature 2C.

Thursday (February 8)

Light rain changing to sleet by late morning.

Maximum temperature 6C. Minimum temperature 3C.

Friday (February 9)

Light rain changing to overcast by early evening.

Maximum temperature 7C. Minimum temperature 3C.

Saturday (February 10)

Overcast changing to light rain in the afternoon. Sleet and snow predicted to fall between 6pm and 9pm.

Maximum temperature 4C. Minimum temperature 3C.