Spring Storms Bring Snow, Wind, and Rain

0:00On March 10th, spring has officially started in Britain more than a week ago, bringing some surprisingly warm days with highs near 20 degrees. Celsius. But winter is not done yet, as forecasters warn of snow on hills Thursday and Friday, plus gusts up to 60 miles per hour this weekend. Today's day is mostly cloudy with rain spreading from the west, picking up in the evening. Tomorrow brings sunnier spells after morning clouds clear southeast, though blustery showers hit western areas. Thursday turns cloudy or nationwide, with heavy rain over hills. Colder air dives in Friday, holding daytime temperatures in single figures for most spots, well below average. Drivers should watch for slick roads from rain, possible sleet, or snow in the north and on higher ground. Last Thursday marked the year's warmest day so far, at 19.2 degrees Celsius in London. Up to 50 millimeters of rain could soak the lake district, and saturated southern ground, while snow might stick above 200 meters in the.

1:00North, with flurries even lower. A weekend low pressure system ramps up winds to 40 or 50 miles per hour widely. Northwesterly winds deliver a sharp chill, mixing sunny breaks with heavy showers, coastal gales, hail, and frost risks into Saturday. The south and east stay drier, but bundle up everywhere as forecast sharpen through the week.