Britons are bracing for a drop in temperatures, which could lead to snowfall this upcoming weekend as indicated by weather maps. Following a warm and dry summer, the start of September has been characterized by unsettled weather patterns, a trend expected to persist in the coming weeks. Stormy conditions over the weekend and into Monday brought heavy rain and gusts of up to 74mph in the Isle of Wight, with more blustery weather anticipated as low-pressure systems move in from the Atlantic.

Temperatures are forecasted to decrease to the mid-teens for many regions before potentially climbing to 23C in the southeast by Friday. However, a shift in the jet stream direction is expected to usher in more unsettled weather and cooler temperatures, particularly in northern areas. Weather maps from WXCharts show the possibility of snow in central parts of Scotland on Sunday morning, with northern England and southern regions likely to experience rain. Temperatures could plummet to 0C in Scotland on Sunday morning, with daytime temperatures remaining in single digits nationwide.

BBC weather forecaster Louis Lear highlighted the continuation of unsettled weather due to a significant kink in the jet stream, leading to the formation of a cut-off low pressure system. The Met Office’s forecast from September 20 to September 29 suggests colder weather ahead, with the likelihood of “chilly nights.” Unsettled conditions are expected to persist initially, with wet and windy spells interspersed with brighter, showery periods. Towards the end of the period, high pressure may dominate across the UK, bringing cooler temperatures and the possibility of fog patches. By late September, temperatures are projected to return closer to seasonal averages.