Weathermen warn snow could be on the way as early as NEXT WEEK

Sep 13 2010 By Alistair Grant

WE can all stop asking what happened to our summer, because winter is going to start NEXT WEEK.

That was the depressing warning yesterday from some forecasters, who claimed that parts of Scotland will see freezing weather and snow within days.

Jonathan Powell of Positive Weather Solutions warned of “a tail-off in temperatures, with possible snow in Scotland over any higher ground”.

He added: “It’s rare for snow to fall in September, but we’re seeing the mirror image of the late winter snow we had in May.”

Independent forecasters The Weather Outlook added: “Weather patterns are similar to September 20, 1919, which brought an amazing cold snap with snow on low ground.

“Before the 1919 cold, there were several days of warm weather as high pressure pushed across Britain, which is what looks like happening from Monday.

“It is quite remarkable to have snow so early but it’s looking increasingly realistic.”

The Met Office said: “There will be a chance of overnight frost from next week.”