Snow is expected to return to the UK this week, as forecasters predict an arctic blast could see temperatures plunge as low as -10C. http://news.sky.com/sky-news/content/StaticFile/jpg/2010/Dec/Week2/15851774.jpg Some parts of the country could see up to 8in of snow this week Experts say more travel disruption is likely as northerly winds bring the recent milder spell to an abrupt halt. Those winds from the north look set to bring a band of rain and high winds on Thursday, followed immediately by snow across the country. From Thursday, there's a real risk of snow. "At first, this risk will be greatest in areas exposed to northerly winds.