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UK Braces for Cold Snap After Hottest Day
21 Mar
Summary
- Temperatures to drop significantly from Sunday to single digits.
- Snow is possible in parts of Scotland by Wednesday night.
- Cool, breezy weather with showers expected throughout the week.
Britain is transitioning from a week of sunshine and record-breaking warmth to a colder pattern. Temperatures that peaked at 20C (68F) on Wednesday are forecast to fall dramatically from Sunday, reaching single digits by Wednesday next week. This cold plunge, as described by the Met Office, brings a risk of snow to higher elevations in Scotland by Wednesday night and into Thursday morning.
The weather will also become more unsettled, with frequent showers and blustery winds expected as the week progresses. While rain and wind may ease later in the week, temperatures are likely to remain cool, with the potential for overnight frost in some areas. This shift will feel like a significant change after the unusually warm conditions experienced recently.
