WEATHER forecasters haven't ruled out the chance of snow in March, despite Brits basking in unseasonably warm weather this weekend.
A Met Office spokesperson suggested that snow could return in early March and that it was "more likely" to strike closer to Easter than Christmas.
The spokesperson told Express.co.uk snowy conditions during March were “not going” to be ruled out “meteorologically.”
They said: “March generally has more days of snow than November so it’s perhaps not surprising if we get colder weather.”
Temperatures hit a balmy 16C yesterday, thanks to a Saharan dust plume, with southern Brits taking the opportunity to get outside and stretch their legs after months of cold weather during lockdown.
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- Joseph Gamp
SPIKE IN POLLEN LEVELS
The un-seasonal weather may also cause a spot of bother for hayfever sufferers as the above average temperatures could trigger an increase in pollen levels.
The National Pollen Monitoring Network based at the University of Worcester forecasts fungal spores will be moderate to high until next week Dr Beverley Adams-Groom, chief pollen forecaster, at the NPMN, said: “At this time of year, we usually see hazel and alder tree pollen coming into peak season.
“The pollen is released during mild weather in dry and breezy conditions like those we are experiencing at the moment and which will continue over the coming week.
“The minority of hay fever sufferers who are affected by these pollen types are likely to be affected. The main tree pollen season will start in late March or early April with silver birch pollen and then oak pollen from mid-April.
“They finish by mid-late May and about 20-35% of hay fever sufferers are affected by these types.”
- Joseph Gamp
WATCH: UK FORECAST FOR SUNDAY 21 FEBRUARY – AMBER WARNINGS FOR WIND AND RAIN
UK forecast for Sunday 21 February – Amber warnings for wind and rain
- Joseph Gamp
MET OFFICE PREDICTS 'UNSETTLED' WEATHER NEXT WEEK
The Met Office said that the weather is going to be "unsettled" this week, with the driest weather in the south-east.
Looking into next week, there are two yellow weather warnings for rain across Scotland on Tuesday – but the rest of the UK seems to be in the all-clear.
Temperatures picked up this weekend, with highs of 16C in the south of England – and mercury is set to stay in the mid-teens until next weekend.
The winter snow, ice, and frost may be behind us, with the warm weather set to stay all week across parts of southern England because of a Sahara dust plume.
- Joseph Gamp
HOMES EVACUATED AS TORRENTIAL DOWNPOURS LASH BRITAIN WITH A MONTH'S RAIN IN 24 HOURS
Homes have been evacuated today after torrential downpours lashed parts of Britain with a month's worth of rain in one day.
Parts of north-west England, Wales, and Scotland were battered by 38 hours of wet weather as rivers burst their banks.
Read more here.
- Joseph Gamp
SCOTLAND ON HIGH ALERT FOR 42 HOURS OF HEAVY RAINFALL
Parts of Scotland on alert for 42-hour deluge lasting all of Tuesday and up to 6pm on Wednesday.
Met Office saying close to five inches of rain could fall over a 24 or 36-hour period in two areas to the north and south of the central belt.
Disruption likely, flooding expected and power cuts possible.
- Joseph Gamp
WEATHER OUTLOOK FOR TUESDAY TO THURSDAY
According to the Met Office, from Tuesday to Thursday it’s going to be windy with rain then showers in the north and west.
It will be drier with some sunshine in the south and east.
In the southeast it’s expected to be mild.
- Joseph Gamp
RAIN WARNINGS THIS WEEK
There are no weather warnings in place today or tomorrow – although the Met Office has warned of heavy rain in Scotland on Tuesday.
A yellow warning for “persistent and often heavy” rain is set to remain over much of the country on Tuesday and Wednesday with as much as 120mm expected to fall over a 24 to 36 hour period.
Elsewhere in the warning areas, 30 to 50mm are expected to fall quite widely.
- Joseph Gamp
UK WEATHER FORECAST FOR MONDAY
On Monday, rain in southern UK edging east and fading.
Brighter in north after any fog clears, though the northwest stays showery and breezy. Mild for most, especially in southeast corner.
- Hana Carter
RAIN TONIGHT FOR PARTS OF THE COUNTRY
- Hana Carter
CROWDS WANDER ALONG THE BEACH IN BRIGHTON TODAY
Brits enjoyed a break from the rain this weekendCredit: Brighton Pictures - Hana Carter
SPIKE IN POLLEN LEVELS
The un-seasonal weather may also cause a spot of bother for hayfever sufferers as the above average temperatures could trigger an increase in pollen levels.
The National Pollen Monitoring Network based at the University of Worcester forecasts fungal spores will be moderate to high until next week Dr Beverley Adams-Groom, chief pollen forecaster, at the NPMN, said: “At this time of year, we usually see hazel and alder tree pollen coming into peak season.
“The pollen is released during mild weather in dry and breezy conditions like those we are experiencing at the moment and which will continue over the coming week.
“The minority of hay fever sufferers who are affected by these pollen types are likely to be affected. The main tree pollen season will start in late March or early April with silver birch pollen and then oak pollen from mid-April.
“They finish by mid-late May and about 20-35% of hay fever sufferers are affected by these types.”
- Hana Carter
CLOUDY SUNDAY
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OUTDOOR SPACES BUSY TODAY AS BRITS ENJOY MILDER WEATHER
Members of the public walk through Victoria Park, East LondonCredit: London News Pictures - Hana Carter
LOOKING OVER YESTERDAYS HIGHS AND LOWS
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RAIN WARNING
There are no weather warnings in place today or tomorrow – although the Met Office has warned of heavy rain in Scotland on Tuesday.
A yellow warning for "persistent and often heavy" rain is set to remain over much of the country on Tuesday and Wednesday with as much as 120mm expected to fall over a 24 to 36 hour period.
Elsewhere in the warning areas, 30 to 50mm are expected to fall quite widely.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain in Scotland on Tuesday and Wednesday
- Hana Carter
OUTLOOK FOR TUESDAY TO THURSDAY
According to the Met Office, from Tuesday to Thursday it's going to be windy with rain then showers in the north and west.
It will be drier with some sunshine in the south and east.
In the southeast it's expected to be mild.
- Hana Carter
FORECAST FOR MONDAY
On Monday, rain in southern UK edging east and fading.
Brighter in north after any fog clears, though the northwest stays showery and breezy. Mild for most, especially in southeast corner.
- Hana Carter
- Hana Carter
SCOTLAND ON HIGH ALERT FOR 42 HOUR RAIN FALL
Parts of Scotland on alert for 42-hour deluge lasting all of Tuesday and up to 6pm on Wednesday.
Met Office saying close to five inches of rain could fall over a 24 or 36-hour period in two areas to the north and south of the central belt.
Disruption likely, flooding expected and power cuts possible.
- Hana Carter
- Hana Carter
TONIGHT'S FORECAST
There will be patchy rain and drizzle England tonight in and southeast Wales.
It will be drier in southeast and northern areas, a few fog patches and a touch of frost in north.
In the northwest, it will be showery and windy.
- Hana Carter
FLOODING IN CARMARTHEN
Extreme flooding was captured in the town of Carmarthen, Wales this morning.
Roads and homes have been flooded following a month's worth of rain in 24 hours, according to the Met Office.
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TODAY'S FORECAST
Mostly bright across some southeastern and northern areas, while central and southwestern England and southeast Wales are cloudier with rain and drizzle.
Parts of northwest UK windy with sunny intervals and showers. Mild, very mild in southeast, mostly less windy.
- Hana Carter
THIS MORNING'S TEMPERATURES
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CLEARER SKIES ABOVE PRESTON, LANCASHIRE
Brits enjoyed a sunnier day yesterdayCredit: John Eveson
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