Warm Weather Ahead: UK Enjoys Spring Equinox

0:00On March 19th, the United Kingdom is set for more warmer than average weather over the next few days. Temperatures will climb into the mid to high-teens Celsius under long spells of sunshine, with very little rain inside. High pressure is keeping conditions mostly dry across the country. Thursday looks pleasant with highs around 14 to 18 degrees, 4 to 6 degrees above normal. It won't top Wednesday's peak of 20.9 degrees in West Wales, though some lingering cloud in northeast England and southern Scotland will. Hold those spots to 11 to 13 degrees. Friday doubles as the spring equinox, bringing potential record warmth for the year so far in Scotland and Northern Ireland, boosted by southerly. Winds. This above average March pattern has many enjoying the early taste of spring outdoors. Early next week shifts cooler as Northwesternly winds pull in chillier air. Monday could dip below average in Scotland and Northern Ireland, with showers tracking across Scotland into Tuesday, possibly turning wind-tree over.

1:02Higher ground in Scotland, Northern England and Wales. Hives will range from 6 degrees in Northern Scotland to 13 in southeast England. Signs point to high-pressure building back in soon after, delivering settled conditions right at the start of Easter school holidays.