Brits are being warned to not pack their heaters, scarves and gloves away just yet as another blast of cold weather is set to hit again this month. According to the Met Office, conditions will start to turn cooler towards the end of this week, with "wintry showers" possible.
The forecast comes just after much of the country enjoy milder climes in recent days as temperatures lingered in the balmy mid-teens. However, it looks like low single figures will be making a comeback soon thanks to another blast of chilly conditions.
Earlier this month, the UK faced widespread snowfall as subzero temperatures and Storm Larisa triggered multiple weather warnings and even a level three cold health alert by the UK Health Security Agency. In Nottinghamshire, some schools and roads were closed, and commuters faced problems getting to work the morning of March 10 after a tree fell onto train tracks near Mansfield.
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As reported by the Express, new weather maps from WXCHARTS indicate temperatures as low as -5C across northern parts of the UK before the end of the month - meaning a chilly start to spring. The maps forecast temperatures may drop rapidly from midday on Sunday, possibly to below freezing in Scotland.
The chilly conditions are likely to be felt across England too, with possible lows of -1C in the North East around Newcastle. Into the start of next week, temperatures could fall further - to -5C overnight in Scotland. In Wales and England - including the Midlands - the mercury could struggle to get above freezing.
Netweather senior forecaster, Jo Farrow, said: "Unsettled picture continues through the week with signs that colder air may tuck down from the north. It could bring snow, to the Scottish mountains, maybe northern hills with flurries to lower levels."
According to the Met Office's long-range forecast for the period between Saturday, March 25 and Monday, April 3, a spokesperson said: "Saturday is likely to be unsettled with showers for many, these perhaps turning wintry, especially over high ground in the north, but becoming drier from the west through the day.
"Strong winds in the south and east at first, tending to ease with time. Sunday will likely bring further rain and perhaps windy conditions to the south, whilst northern areas see brighter skies and wintry showers.
"After a mostly dry start to next week with some frost, further periods of strong winds and rain are expected with perhaps a trend for the wettest weather to be in the south. Temperatures likely close to average in the south, but rather cold in the north, with a risk of wintry conditions here."
Latest Met Office forecast for Nottingham this week:
Today:
Cloudy to start with some outbreaks of rain. Cloud breaking up during the morning to give some brighter spells, but this also allowing showers to develop, these perhaps heavy and thundery. Showers easing during the afternoon. Mild and breezy. Maximum temperature 15C.
Tonight:
Dry with clear spells at first, but soon becoming cloudy with winds increasing. Wet and windy for all by late evening and through the early hours. Minimum temperature 8C.
Wednesday:
A band of squally showers moving through the region at first. Then dry for most of the day with sunny spells, but a risk of showers later. Winds easing. Maximum temperature 14C.
Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:
Sunny spells and showers through this period, showers perhaps heavy and thundery at times. Windy Thursday and Friday, easing during Saturday.
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