UK Weather – Met Office warns ‘arctic dome’ will bring snow and ice as Brits enjoy last sunny day before cold snap



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The MET Office warned that a 2,000 mile wide cold air “arctic dome” will bring snow and ice to the UK this week.

Brits today will enjoy the last sunny day with mild temperatures before mercury drops below zero in some parts of the country.

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People enjoy the spring sunshine arm in arm at Weymouth in Dorset

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People enjoy the spring sunshine arm in arm at Weymouth in DorsetCredit: © Graham Hunt
People walk along the Roker Boardwalk in Sunderland amid warm temperatures

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People walk along the Roker seafront in Sunderland amid warm temperaturesCredit: NNP
Britain will be hit by the cold later this week

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Britain will be hit by the cold later this weekCredit: WEATHER PERSPECTIVES

Temperatures across the UK will be above the seasonal average today before the weather turns colder tomorrow.

Mercury is expected to be between 8 ° C and 16 ° C, feeling particularly warm in the sun in southern England.

In Scotland, temperatures could reach highs of 14 ° C, said Weather Office forecaster Aidan McGivern.

Some parts of the southeast will be affected by rain and drizzle in the morning, but as the clouds recede, the British will enjoy a sunny afternoon.

But McGivern cautioned: “It won’t always be sunny, it won’t always be warm, and it certainly won’t always be dry.”

POLAR AIR

The winds will hit the country with a forecast of stormy conditions, especially in Scotland and along the shores of the North Sea.

After the first signs of spring, the weather will turn colder starting Wednesday, forecasters have warned.

Later this week, parts of eastern and northern Scotland, England and Wales will be hit by the rain.

Mercury will plummet with Scotland, Northumberland, Cumbria, Liverpool and Manchester ready for snow, according to Netweather.

He has predicted a 30 to 85 percent probability of the white matter, with temperatures in the southeast reaching between -3C and -5C.

Members of the public walk through Victoria Park in central London

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Members of the public walk through Victoria Park in central LondonCredit: LNP
Cyclists ride through Bute Park in Cardiff, Wales

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Cyclists ride through Bute Park in Cardiff, WalesCredit: PA

London, Bath and Kent could also see white showers, forecasters warned.

Temperatures in the southeast could reach a low of -3 to -5 ° C as cold air enters from the northeast.

Weather Outlook forecaster Brian Gaze said: “It will feel more like winter than spring, and polar air is expected in the coming weeks.”

Snow has already covered areas of the north over the weekend, with parts of the Yorkshire Dales completely covered.

And Mother’s Day saw gusts of 70 mph and heavy rain hit coastal areas.

It comes as Northern Ireland recorded its highest temperature of the year so far, with mercury hitting 14.8 ° C on Monday.

People walk a dog in snowy conditions near Hawes in the Yorkshire Dales National Park

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People walk a dog in snowy conditions near Hawes in the Yorkshire Dales National ParkCredit: PA

Towards the end of March, a period of unstable weather with bouts of rain and some strong winds is expected to blow through all parts of the UK.

Showers in the southeast can be wintry at times, bringing cold air.

Temperatures will be at or slightly below average for this time of year at the end of the month.

Over the weekend, displays of the Northern Lights were visible from parts of Scotland and Northumberland, lighting up the sky in wonderful colors.

Photographer Jayne Dickinson had been trying to capture the dazzling natural light show for over two years.

On March 13, the photographer’s wishes came true and she captured the perfect shots of the Northern Lights adorning the Northumberland skies.

She took some amazing photos at 7:30 pm on the Bamburgh shoreline.

Northumberland’s dark skies make it one of the best places to see the Northern Lights.

Photographer Jayne Dickinson took the photos over the weekend

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Photographer Jayne Dickinson took the photos over the weekendCredit: SWNS
Aurora Borealis at Bamburgh in Northumberland

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Aurora Borealis at Bamburgh in NorthumberlandCredit: SWNS
Week 15 March Weather Forecast – UK to enjoy 16 ° C sunshine tomorrow before snow forecast falls in a freezing blast of -5 ° C



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