UK braces for 'cold plunge' as winter returns days after warmest day
The Met Office has warned that the United Kingdom is set to experience a sudden return to colder weather and potential snow just several days following Wednesday's record-breaking warmth. Meteorologist Alex Deakin highlighted specific risks, noting while London faces particularly cold nights with rain possible in southern areas like Birmingham, Scotland stands out as having an actual chance of falling snow by Saturday morning on March 21st.
Key Points
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1The UK is experiencing its warmest day of the year so far with temperatures reaching highs around 20C.
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2Forecasters warn that colder weather and a chance for snow are set to return just days after this warmth, describing it as a 'cold plunge'.
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3Specifically cold nights ahead have been predicted across London while wintry conditions may hit Scotland first before spreading elsewhere.
Developments
Following a warm day on March 18th with temperatures reaching up to 20°C at Northholt (west London), the Met Office forecasts UK-wide cooling starting Sunday, potentially dropping into single digits by Wednesday. Snowfall of around fivemm is expected in early hours for areas including Lancashire and parts of the Midlands due to a shift toward cooler north-westerly winds typical for March weather patterns.
Forecasters warn that after warm spring weather in the UK is set for sharp temperature drops starting midweek, particularly affecting London where daytime highs will fall into single digits and nights may reach frost levels by Wednesday night. Wintry conditions with snow over Scottish mountains are also expected as a cooler north-westerly flow brings unsettled skies to much of northern Britain early next week alongside stronger winds reaching coastal gales in some areas.
After enjoying its warmest day of year on Wednesday when UK-wide highs reached 20°C (68°F), forecasters warn temperatures will plummet to single digits by next week due to frequent showers and blustery winds. A "cold plunge" is expected, with snow possible in northern Scotland while most areas face cool conditions or overnight frost later this weekend.
The Met Office has warned that temperatures are expected to plummet from Sunday into single digits by Wednesday night following a week with record warmth for March 2018 on parts of the UK. Snow is forecasted in northern Scotland starting late this evening and continuing through Thursday morning, marking what experts describe as an abrupt "cold plunge" after recent fine weather conditions had peaked earlier that month at around 20°C (69°F).
Following Wednesday's warmest day so far with peaks reaching 20°C (68°F), UK temperatures are forecast to plummet into single digits by next week due to a "cold plunge." This weather shift brings frequent showers, blustery winds across the country, and potential snow in northern Scotland.