UK Enjoys Spring Heat, Braces for Chill

0:00On March 22nd, Britain just bathed in its warmest day of the year so far, with temperatures hitting 20.9 degrees Celsius in Wales and 20.2 in parts of England and Scotland. That beat earlier highs for March and even tops some European spots like the Algarve. But now, a sharp chill is on the way, with forecasts showing a drop to single digits across most areas by Wednesday. Earlier this week, sunny skies and southerly winds drew crowds outdoors after months without such mild weather. The last time the UK saw 20 degrees was back in early October, making these spring days feel like a rare treat. People flock to parks and riversides, soaking up the sun on places like Wimbledon Common and the Thames. It was a welcome break from typical early spring patterns, boosted by high pressure and warm air from southern Europe. Looking ahead, rain and wind should ease later in the week, but nights could bring frost, especially in rural spots. Northern Scotland faces the biggest shift, with possible snow over higher ground from

1:01Wednesday night into Thursday morning. As we head into early April, expect changeable weather at first, then more dry spills under building high pressure, though morning fog and chilly. Lights will linger, keep those coats handy.