People across the land are making the most of the beautiful weather as blue skies and sunshine abound on the Easter weekend.
As the reality of an extra long weekend, FA Cup final fixture and incoming roast dinners crackles in the air, Brits have been making the most of the exceptionally good weather.
After the Arctic blast that signalled the start of April brought the mini-March heatwave to a swift end, this weekend's balmy swing came at a good time.
Yesterday 2022's hottest temperature so far of 23.4C was recorded in St James Park in central London, toppling the previous record by more than a degree.
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Today the mercury is expected to come close to 22C - making parts of the UK hotter than Ibiza.
In Dorset, where beautiful rugged coastline and long sandy beaches are common place, many have taken to the seaside to enjoy the warm rays.
Lyme Regis and Bournemouth beach were packed by late morning with people eager to shrug off the winter chill and catch a bit of the sun.
In London the ponds of Hampstead Heath and various lidos stepped in for the sea in providing refreshing spots to cool off in the spring waters.
Others headed to their nearest patch of grass to unfurl a picnic rug and enjoy a light bite to eat.
In Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire boaters hit the river en masse, gently pottering down the water while sun bathers decked the banks.
The good news for those who are working today or unable to enjoy the sunshine for other reasons is that it is forecast to continue tomorrow and on Monday.
Aside from patches of cloud and rain in Belfast and western parts of the main island, fair weather and sunshine will keep things pleasantly spring like for most.
The mercury is expected to top out above 20C tomorrow.
As with all things, there is no such thing as a free lunch when it comes to a sunny Easter weekend.
Roads across the country have been hit by traffic jams due to demand, while long queues were expected at Britain's airports.
Neil Armstrong, Chief Meteorologist, said: “Most people will see some spells of decent bank holiday weather this weekend, and it will feel warm in places, particularly for the first half of the Easter break.
“However, a low-pressure system will affect the northwest of the UK later Sunday, bringing unsettled weather to the north with some strong winds and rain in the northwest, which could impact driving conditions for some, but further south it will be drier, especially in the southeast.
“There will be varying amounts of cloud, but temperatures are widely likely to be above average for the time of year, although low cloud might keep temperatures lower in coastal areas.
“However, where the sun comes out people can expect some very pleasant spring conditions.”
In part due to staff shortages, 55 flights have been cancelled across London's airports today including at Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton.
Images from Dover show long queues to check-in for ferries this morning after P&O announced it was suspending all of its Dover-Calais services this weekend.
Lorries backed up by additional post-Brexit paper worked also caused issued on motorways in Kent.
Conditions are due to worsen a little on Monday according to the Met Office.
Persistent rain will arrive on Sunday evening from the west, signalling a change to unsettled, cooler weather from Monday.
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Below is the five day forecast issued by the Met Office
Today:
Most areas will be fine and dry with warm sunny spells once early fog patches clear. Sunshine turning hazy later in west. A few North Sea and southwestern coastal areas may stay cool and cloudy though.
Tonight:
Cloud and spells of rain developing across Northern Ireland and perhaps parts of western Scotland. Elsewhere dry with clear spells and a few mist and fog patches.
Sunday:
Most areas fine and dry with best of sunshine in east, once early mist and fog patches clear. Cloudier in west with rain across Northern Ireland, spreading to western Britain.
Outlook for Monday to Wednesday:
Cooler and more unsettled with some showers or rain, but also with bright or sunny spells. Winds mostly light or moderate, but fresh at times in the north.
