It might nearly be halfway by way of September however, for many individuals, it already looks like we’re experiencing an early winter.
We’ve sturdy, chilly northerly winds with Arctic air, including to the sensation of chilly, because of low strain within the north-east and excessive strain within the Atlantic.
Each the daytime and night-time temperatures are beneath common for this time of yr. On Tuesday (September 10), showers transitioned to sleety snow on the peaks of the Cairngorms, and temperatures dropped as little as 2°C in Scotland’s protected glens, with patches of frost.
Sadly, the low temperatures will persist right now (September 12), and the sturdy winds will make it really feel even colder.
We have not seen a frost like this in 20 years, and the chilly spell has been made much more noticeable by a string of exceptionally heat Septembers.
We skilled summery autumns in 2016, 2020, and 2021 and 2023, with temperatures that topped 30°C.
This month final yr additionally introduced us our warmest climate of 2023: a robust heatwave that lasted for per week originally of September, with temperatures near 34°C.
How lengthy will Arctic blast final for?
Based on the Met Workplace, right now and tomorrow will convey “showers, some sunshine, and a chilly wind”.
By way of right now, meteorologist Clare Nasir mentioned: “Winds received’t be as blustery throughout in-land areas, with showers notably alongside the shoreline. They could develop in land, however there will likely be some drier interludes and a mixture of cloud and sunshine but once more, with temperatures of 14°C or 15°C within the south.”
In London, there’s a 70 per cent probability of rain, and there could also be patchy frost at evening.
Friday will be dry and sunny, nevertheless, with temperatures a littler hotter in London.
In the meantime, it’s anticipated to be settled and dry in London this weekend.
Ms Nasir added that the UK, generally, can anticipate comparable climate. “A ridge of excessive strain is transferring in, so a chilly begin, with a localised frost, however with that we’ll see some sunshine. All change although as we head into the weekend from the north-west.”
This weekend, the chilly air is predicted to present manner because of a change in wind route. Milder air from the southwest and mid-Atlantic will likely be drawn in, and temperatures will rise.
The chilly and crisp mornings are solely set to final this week. Subsequent week, we are able to anticipate temperatures returning to twenty°C to 23°C.
Based on BBC Climate, snowfall over Scottish mountains in September, when the colder winter months are approaching, just isn’t uncommon.
Sadly, (or happily, relying in your viewpoint!), there isn’t any snow anticipated for London.
