Britain's Sudden Cold Snap: From Warmth to Chill

0:00On March 21st, Britain just had its warmest day of the year so far on Wednesday, with temperatures reaching 20 degrees Celsius in parts of the country. Now the Met Office forecast a sharp cold snap starting Sunday, bringing much cooler air, rain and blustery winds. By next Wednesday, highs across the UK will drop to single digits for many areas, hovering at or below average levels. This follows a sunny stretch that peaked even higher in Scotland on Friday at 20.2 degrees in Aberdeen Shire. People enjoyed the brief warmth with beach days and outdoor crowds, but the sudden shift will feel like a shock, especially of north. Forecasters call it a true cold plunge, hitting hardest midweek. Snow could dust the hills in Northern Scotland Wednesday night into Thursday morning, adding to the chill. Showers will keep things unsettled through the week. Rain and winds should ease by week's end, though cool temperatures linger with chances of overnight frost and spots. They bundled up as spring plays as tricks.