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Brits could see a mini-heatwave this Easter holiday as temperatures are predicted to soar

Mini heatwave for Easter as meteorologist predicts 20C temperatures

UK set for wintry end to March with freezing temperatures & possible snowfall on the way (Getty Images)
UK set for wintry end to March with freezing temperatures & possible snowfall on the way (Getty Images)

Wintry end to March: Freezing temperatures & snowfall, say Met Office

Wetherspoons announce major change to their menu

Thousands queue online as Lapland UK 2023 tickets go on sale

Met Office predicts showers in the north will potentially ‘turn wintry’ over high ground on Friday (March 24), as colder conditions are expected to sweep in from the north this weekend, potentially bringing an overnight frost risk.
Met Office predicts showers in the north will potentially ‘turn wintry’ over high ground on Friday (March 24), as colder conditions are expected to sweep in from the north this weekend, potentially bringing an overnight frost risk.

UK faces another cold snap with possible snowfall at end of March

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2023: Schedule, weather, previous winners & how to watch Formula 1’s return to Jeddah
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2023: Schedule, weather, previous winners & how to watch Formula 1’s return to Jeddah

F1: Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2023 - schedule, weather & how to watch

Royal Mail has issued a warning as the severe weather conditions have caused delays in some areas
Royal Mail has issued a warning as the severe weather conditions have caused delays in some areas

Royal Mail warning as bad weather causes delays

Some areas in England could see hosepipe bans this year after a dry winter.
Some areas in England could see hosepipe bans this year after a dry winter.

Hosepipe bans brewing around the UK after a dry winter

A fresh weather warning for rain has been issued by the Met Office for a large part of the UK this week following a cold snap which gripped the country for days.
A fresh weather warning for rain has been issued by the Met Office for a large part of the UK this week following a cold snap which gripped the country for days.

Met Office issues fresh warning for rain after days of snow and ice

The weather at Prestbury Park is going to be mixed over the week of Cheltenham Festival 2023 according to the Met Office - Credit: Getty Images
The weather at Prestbury Park is going to be mixed over the week of Cheltenham Festival 2023 according to the Met Office - Credit: Getty Images

Cheltenham Races 2023: Met Office weather forecast at Prestbury Park

The Met Office said the weather remains unsettled for the rest of the UK this week with more warnings likely to be issued. Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
The Met Office said the weather remains unsettled for the rest of the UK this week with more warnings likely to be issued. Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Met Office extends weather warning for snow

This refers to something being drenched or if your clothes are totally soaked through - if you find yourself drookit then you probably forget your umbrella.
This refers to something being drenched or if your clothes are totally soaked through - if you find yourself drookit then you probably forget your umbrella.

Top 37 Scottish words to describe Scots weather starting with drookit 🌧️

Snow has fallen in many parts of the UK (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)
Snow has fallen in many parts of the UK (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Latest Met Office forecast as Storm Larisa brings snow and ice to UK

Fruit and veg shortage: Asda & Morrisons lift restrictions on some fresh produce as supplies ease
Fruit and veg shortage: Asda & Morrisons lift restrictions on some fresh produce as supplies ease

: Asda & Morrisons lift restrictions on some fruit and veg

Traffic at a standstill on the M62 motorway near Kirklees, West Yorkshire, due to heavy snow in the area. (Photo credit: PA Wire)
Traffic at a standstill on the M62 motorway near Kirklees, West Yorkshire, due to heavy snow in the area. (Photo credit: PA Wire)

National Highways issue severe warning for M62 with 3 hour queues

A man was caught on video swimming in Roundhay Park's Waterloo Lake in Leeds during freezing temperatures and warnings in place for snow.
A man was caught on video swimming in Roundhay Park's Waterloo Lake in Leeds during freezing temperatures and warnings in place for snow.

Shocking footage captures UK man swimming in lake amidst arctic blast

UK weather: Is it too cold to take your dog for a walk - expert advice on when it’s dangerous to exercise dog
UK weather: Is it too cold to take your dog for a walk - expert advice on when it’s dangerous to exercise dog

UK Weather: How cold is too cold to walk your dog?

Sheep braving the snow
Sheep braving the snow

Met Office amber weather warning issued for snow in parts of England

A couple walk their dog in the snow at Dartland Banks nature reserve near Hampstead.
A couple walk their dog in the snow at Dartland Banks nature reserve near Hampstead.

How long will snow last as UK records coldest temperatures since 2010

Met Office warn the arctic blast could last all week in the UK - Credit: Getty Images
Met Office warn the arctic blast could last all week in the UK - Credit: Getty Images

Mapped: Where snow will fall in the UK today with chilly lows of -15C

RSPCA has issued advice to pet owners on how to keep animals safe in the cold weather.
RSPCA has issued advice to pet owners on how to keep animals safe in the cold weather.

How to keep animals safe as temperatures drop

Heavy snow is preducted to fall in most areas across Scotland, with a yellow warning from the Met Office extended to Friday evening
Heavy snow is preducted to fall in most areas across Scotland, with a yellow warning from the Met Office extended to Friday evening

Heavy snow warning extended as communities could be cut off

The full moon of March is known as the ‘Worm Moon’ and it will take place on Tuesday, March 7 (12.40pm). Following the cold weather of Winter, in March we see the ice begin to thaw and thus an increase in the number of earthworms being active in the soil, hence the name.
The full moon of March is known as the ‘Worm Moon’ and it will take place on Tuesday, March 7 (12.40pm). Following the cold weather of Winter, in March we see the ice begin to thaw and thus an increase in the number of earthworms being active in the soil, hence the name.

When is the Worm Moon in March 2023?

The snow covered peaks of the Three Sisters in Glencoe. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
The snow covered peaks of the Three Sisters in Glencoe. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Northern exposure: Why is it so cold and snowy this week?

This £1 hack could prevent your boiler from breaking down
This £1 hack could prevent your boiler from breaking down

£1 item could stop your boiler breaking, according to heating engineer

A pedestrian walks in a frost-covered Hyde Park in London during a cold spell in January 2022 (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)
A pedestrian walks in a frost-covered Hyde Park in London during a cold spell in January 2022 (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Met Office predicts snow for UK as temperatures set to plunge

Best Garden Sheds UK 2022
Best Garden Sheds UK 2022

Best garden sheds: metal, wooden, corner and barn options for outdoors

Primark owner Associated British Foods has upped its outlook for the full year after reporting a jump in sales at the budget fashion chain
Primark owner Associated British Foods has upped its outlook for the full year after reporting a jump in sales at the budget fashion chain

Primark reports unexpected profits as people shop early for summer

Met Office 5-day forecast as cold snap expected across UK
Met Office 5-day forecast as cold snap expected across UK

Met Office predicts cold snap in March - where snow will hit

Empty shelves are seen in the fruit and vegetable aisles of a Tesco supermarket on February 22, 2023 in Burgess Hill.
Empty shelves are seen in the fruit and vegetable aisles of a Tesco supermarket on February 22, 2023 in Burgess Hill.

Why is there a food shortage in the UK & how long will it last?

Empty tomato shelves at Morrisons in Birmingham.20/02/2023 See SWNS story SWBNtomatoes - Suppliers are blaming poor weather conditions in Spain for empty shevles which seem to be prevalent across the country.
Empty tomato shelves at Morrisons in Birmingham.20/02/2023 See SWNS story SWBNtomatoes - Suppliers are blaming poor weather conditions in Spain for empty shevles which seem to be prevalent across the country.

Asda, Tesco, Morrisons & Lidl limit sales of fruit and vegetables

UK weather forecast: temperatures set to drop to lows of -1C

Poor weather conditions cause fruit and veg shortages in UK

Best garden sprinklers: sprinkler systems to water your lawns
Best garden sprinklers: sprinkler systems to water your lawns

Best garden sprinklers: sprinkler systems to water your lawns

Mrs Hinch fan explains how rid window blinds of mould for good

Storm Otto will hit parts of the UK this Friday
Storm Otto will hit parts of the UK this Friday

Storm Otto to hit the UK this Friday bringing winds up to 80mph

Hiking trousers: wet weather gear for walking in the UK
Hiking trousers: wet weather gear for walking in the UK

Best men’s waterproof hiking trousers to keep you dry and comfortable

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning across some parts of the UK as high winds are expected
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning across some parts of the UK as high winds are expected

Met Office issue yellow weather warning as high winds expected

Beast from the East: Exact dates freezing temperatures will hit the UK

Beast from the East warning: UK to face snow and sub-zero temperatures

A brave cyclist takes a trip along the Prom in Kirkcaldy during the ‘Beast from the East’ weather in February 2018.
A brave cyclist takes a trip along the Prom in Kirkcaldy during the ‘Beast from the East’ weather in February 2018.

Met Office responds to ‘Beast from the East’ claims

Martin Lewis has shared tips on how to keep your house warm without turning on the central heating.
Martin Lewis has shared tips on how to keep your house warm without turning on the central heating.

5 Martin Lewis tips to keep your home warm without turning heating on

Six common household products to save indoor plants this winter

A woman battles to keep control of her umbrella as she walks through a rain shower in Glasgow.
A woman battles to keep control of her umbrella as she walks through a rain shower in Glasgow.

UK set to be battered by 80mph winds - Met Office sounds weather alert

Risk of snowfall across UK as cold snap continues - see WXCharts weather map for likelihood of snow near you
Risk of snowfall across UK as cold snap continues - see WXCharts weather map for likelihood of snow near you

Risk of snowfall across UK as cold snap continues - see weather map

The mountain railway at Cairngorm Mountain Resort will fully re-open after more than four years and a £25m investment. PIC: Contributed.
The mountain railway at Cairngorm Mountain Resort will fully re-open after more than four years and a £25m investment. PIC: Contributed.

Mountain railway scales Cairngorm once more following £25m repair job

A man walks on the snow-covered path by the New River at sunrise, as steam rises from nearby houses in London.
A man walks on the snow-covered path by the New River at sunrise, as steam rises from nearby houses in London.

Cold weather alert extended as UK braces for another deep freeze

Met Office warns UK could face freezing February weather as arctic air sends temperatures below -10C
Met Office warns UK could face freezing February weather as arctic air sends temperatures below -10C

UK could see temperatures below -10C amid ‘February Freeze’.

How to de-ice your windscreen & avoid a fine: Expert tips on properly defrosting your car on winter mornings
How to de-ice your windscreen & avoid a fine: Expert tips on properly defrosting your car on winter mornings

How to properly de-ice your windscreen to avoid a fine - expert tips

Blue Cross issue guidance on how to prepare your dog for a walk

Blue Cross issues advice on how to keep dogs warm this winter

The charity has issued advice to cat owners ahead of the freezing weather
The charity has issued advice to cat owners ahead of the freezing weather

Blue Cross advice on how to keep cats warm during winter freeze

The Met Office said the rest of the week is expected to be cold with scattered showers, especially in the north of the UK.
The Met Office said the rest of the week is expected to be cold with scattered showers, especially in the north of the UK.

Commuters warned of icy and snowy conditions

The January blues are real for a lot of people across the country
The January blues are real for a lot of people across the country

Blue Monday: how to tackle January blues according to health experts

Will you be meeting for a cuppa tomorrow?
Will you be meeting for a cuppa tomorrow?

Brew Monday: what is it and how to get involved

The weather is going to be unsettled across the country
The weather is going to be unsettled across the country

Heavy rain and freezing temperatures set to hit UK

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