The Met Office has warned of snow in parts of the UK as temperatures are set to "drop sharply" later this week, with a risk of sleet and snow in northern parts of the UK

The Met Office has a weather warning in place for rain as up to 50mm is expected in just a few hours, particularly across parts of Surrey and East Sussex, on Thursday

After a period of high pressure and settled, if somewhat gloomy, conditions, the weather has taken a dramatic turn.

The Met Office said: "During Sunday, a new weather front will arrive from the west, cutting off the cold air and bringing a spell of rain, with conditions remaining changeable into next week." Forecasters say Saturday should bring a brief respite from the wet and windy weather that’s dominated much of the week.

In a "weekend outlook" for the Met Office, forecasters have said it will be "chilly" with "showers and frost".

Forecasters say "there is a greater than usual uncertainty surrounding the track and intensity of this low pressure system" - with Britons in coastal areas urged to consider preparing a flood plan.

With weather warnings issued as Storm Benjamin develops close to the UK, Simon King takes a look at the forecast.