Britain is bracing for a series of cold and wintry blasts in the coming weeks, with forecasters predicting a high likelihood of widespread snow events. The Met Office has warned of potential snow showers in northern and eastern areas as early as next week, due to the arrival of colder air across many parts of the country at the start of November. High pressure is expected to dominate, bringing below-average temperatures and increasing the chances of overnight frost and fog for many regions. The Met Office’s long-range forecast for late October to early November states: “Following the introduct…