Snow could fall in some parts of the UK this weekend as temperatures plunge, with the Met Office warning of "colder air, brisk winds and lively showers" across large parts of the country.
The wet and windy weather follows an unusually warm September as the mercury dips and conditions turn wintry, according to the Mirror.
Saturday forecast
The Met Office weekend forecast said Saturday is due to start "on a chilly note", with extensive cloud and a brisk wind for many parts. Most places can expect a changeable start with conditions getting wetter as the day progresses.
Its forecast said: "Showers will move through widely during the day, with northern parts of the UK likely to see the most frequent and intense downpours. Scotland will be particularly prone to heavy showers, with a risk of hail and thunder."
"There could even be a temporary sprinkling of snow over the highest ground, adding a wintry flavour to the autumn weather."
Wintry outlook
Most places can expect showers, the forecaster said, with only the far south and southeast standing any chance of avoiding a downpour. A brisk north-westerly wind will make temperatures feel colder than average for the time of year, while temperatures will feel extra chilly in northern areas exposed to wind and rain.
BBC weather forecaster Stav Danaos said next week will feel "more autumnal" at times.
"As we move deeper into the week we will see high pressure in the south east, areas of low pressure skirting past the north west and at times bringing wet and very windy weather to the north west," he said.
"The high pressure continues to culminate towards central and southern areas and I think temperatures will be up and down as well. At times it will feel more autumnal but we will also see some warmer interludes as well but they will probably be mixed with wet and windy spells."
"So there will be some more autumnal weather on the way, temperatures will be closer to the seasonal average, maybe a little bit above at times towards the south east and we will see a greater chance of wet and windy weather in more western parts."
