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Sophie Buchan

Edinburgh weather: Temperatures to drop as hail and sleet forecast for next week

This week the capital is set to see highs of 16C this week which is set to occur on Sunday (March 27) - also known as Mother's Day.

However whilst we've had great weather these last two weeks, the good weather isn't going to last as sleet and hail is on the way.

According to weather forecasters, tomorrow will see highs of 14C whilst Sunday will see temperatures increase slightly.

But as we head into next week, the dreich weather is set to come into force and we're back to the weather we all know and hate.

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The BBC predict that Monday and Tuesday are set to be cloudy, Wednesday (March 30) is when the hail showers are predicted. According to forecasters at the BBC, the hail will begin at 5pm and last until 9pm.

After that, sleet will begin to fall at 10pm until 7am the following day (Thursday March 31).

The hail will then pick up yet again at 3pm on the same day where a mixture of sleet will continue until midnight.

So what does the weather look like for the week ahead?

Edinburgh five day weather forecast according to the Met Office

Today:

A dry evening and night with clear spells which will allow for some isolated mist and fog patches to form, as well as a slight frost. Minimum temperature -1 °C.

Saturday:

Another dry day. Some patchy cloud early in the morning, but it will be mostly sunny. Some patchy cloud bubbling up in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 16 °C.

Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:

Dry with some sunny spells on Sunday. Cloudier on Monday and Tuesday. Mainly dry, but a little patchy light rain is expected later on Tuesday in the east.

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