Britons can expect a drop in temperatures this weekend, potentially leading to snowfall, as indicated by weather forecasts. Following a warm and dry summer, September has started with unsettled weather patterns that are likely to persist in the coming weeks. Over the past weekend, stormy conditions brought heavy rain and strong gusts of up to 74mph in the Isle of Wight. The upcoming days are expected to bring continued blustery weather as low-pressure systems move in from the Atlantic, although not reaching the same intensity as seen recently.
Temperatures are forecasted to decrease into the mid-teens for many regions before a possible rise to 23C in the southeast on Friday. Changes in weather patterns are anticipated due to the jet stream’s direction, leading to more unsettled conditions and a decrease in temperatures, especially in northern areas.
Map projections from WXCharts show snowfall expected in central Scotland on Sunday morning, with rainfall predicted for most of northern England and southern regions. Temperatures could plummet to 0C in Scotland on Sunday morning, remaining in single digits throughout the day across the country.
BBC weather forecaster Louis Lear highlighted the persistence of unsettled weather due to a significant kink in the jet stream, potentially leading to a cut-off low pressure system affecting central and southern England and maintaining unsettled conditions.
The Met Office’s forecast for September 20 to September 29 suggests colder weather next week with chilly nights expected. The outlook indicates continued unsettled conditions with wet and windy spells, interspersed with brighter, showery periods. Towards the end of the period, high pressure may dominate the UK, leading to cooler temperatures and a return to average conditions by late September.