By Bradley Jolly,Hannah Ahmed

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Millions of Brits could be facing a chilly start to September after meteorologists forecast snow in the next few days. A band of low pressure is set to hit the northwest of the UK and drift south as temperatures begin to fall throughout this week. While parts of the UK saw temperatures as high as 22.7C yesterday (September 9), the warmth Britain has recently seen is expected to drop to a high of only 6C this weekend. This chilly forecast is set to cause snow to fall in areas of the UK, including the Scottish Highlands and other high areas. READ MORE: Met Office comments on potential arrival of season’s first named storm this weekend Jo Farrow, meteorologist at Netweather, wrote: “A move around the UK might also bring a higher chance of seeing snow, especially if mountains and hills are nearby. “The thunderstorm distribution could also change but some people like a lightning storm, others really don’t.” The specialist’s reference to a “move around the UK,” alludes to those students who could be packing their bags and moving away to university this coming weekend, the Mirror reported. However, with the weather changing dramatically, Ms Farrow warned families of the chance seeing snow – particularly on Sunday – in their new environment are increasing. While the white stuff is unlikely to be disruptive, Ms Farrow noted it because she suggests pack plenty of coats for the first semester. Netweather’s blog added: “You will need that waterproof coat as weather systems run in from the Atlantic, making Northern Ireland, NW England and Wales wetter parts of Britain. “For those heading north, you might even need thermals in a few months. “The forecast for Sunday might bring heavier rain and windy weather for Northern Ireland and Scotland. “Just something to keep an eye on if you are travelling later in the weekend. A move around the UK might also bring a higher chance of seeing snow, especially if mountains and hills are nearby. “Most thoughts might be about making friends, study and food or cooking, perhaps for the first time. However, do think about this change of seasons, along with your change of location. READ MORE: Met Office ‘keeping an eye’ on likelihood Storm Amy will hit UK this weekend “Yes, Scotland to southern England will be warmer, but by November you’ll be wanting that warm coat, rather than shorts and sandals in your tiny Uni hall wardrobe.” It has been rainy this week, particularly across south Wales and Southwest of England. More than 18mm fell in Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, and 13mm battered Cardinham, Cornwall, on Tuesday alone. It has led to several flood warnings and alerts, such as a warning for the South Cornwall coast from Gribbin Head to Rame Head. Looking ahead to the period from Sunday September 14 to Tuesday September 23, the Met Office website reads: “Generally unsettled with low pressure dominating much of the period. This will mean showers or longer spells of rain will affect most of the UK at times, hail and thunder possible. “Potential for a deeper area of low pressure to run close to or into the UK later in the weekend bringing more widespread rain and strong winds or gales.”