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Colder and more unsettled weather is likely to be experienced this weekend and into the start of the next week.

According to early provisional Met Office figures up to 11 November, sunshine has been in short supply so far, with 8.3 hours of sunshine accounting for just 14% of the full month’s long-term average for the UK. At this point, you’d normally expect to have seen around 37% of the average for the month, the Met Office said.

The UK has also had its driest start to November since 1891 and an average of just 3.5mm of rain has fallen this month.

Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Mark Sidaway said, “The high pressure that has been responsible for the mainly dry weather through much of this week will retrogress into the Atlantic as we get towards the weekend.

“This will gradually introduce more unsettled weather, initially in the north from Friday but more widely from Sunday.

“In addition to this increased rainfall, which could be heavy at times on Sunday, temperatures will also drop, especially for those in Scotland, as a northerly airflow develops, bringing colder Arctic air to some northern areas.

“This shift does introduce the possibility of snow, initially over high ground in the north from Sunday, with gusty winds also a potential hazard. There is a lot of uncertainty by Sunday, but there remain a number of scenarios which could bring some more widespread rain, along with some hill snow and stronger winds. Warnings for winter hazards are possible later in the weekend, so it’s important to stay up to date with the latest forecast.”