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2mo ago

UK to Experience Unseasonably Warm Weekend Before Temperatures Drop

Parts of the UK will see highs up to 18°C, surpassing temperatures in Spain, before a significant cold front brings cooler weather next week.

The shift in weather will come after much of the UK has enjoyed a dry and mild start to March (Photo: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire)
St James’s Park in London, where temperatures were forecast to reach 16C
The morning sun hits Beachy Head lighthouse in East Sussex, but cooler weather is to come

Overview

  • The UK is forecast to experience its warmest day of the year so far, with temperatures reaching up to 18°C in parts of eastern England on Thursday.
  • This weekend, London and Manchester are expected to see highs of 16°C, while York may reach 17°C, making parts of the UK warmer than Barcelona and the Costa Del Sol.
  • The warm spell is attributed to southwest airflows, though not all regions will experience clear skies, as patchy rain is expected in parts of Wales and northern England on Friday.
  • A significant temperature drop is expected next week, with highs falling by up to 10°C and some areas potentially seeing flurries of snow, particularly in Scotland.
  • The Met Office has noted an increased likelihood of colder conditions later in March due to a weakening polar vortex, though the intensity of potential impacts remains uncertain.