Following the recent bout of mild conditions, Met Office forecasters have provided an overview of what to expect for March amid reports of an Arctic Blast set to hit the country. As we head into the spring, it is believed that windy conditions, cold temperatures and even snow could be on their way due to the phenomenon of a Sudden Stratospheric Warming (SSW).
The UK's leading meteorologists said there has been an SSW where the effects can take three weeks to impact on the UK and that colder weather is more likely. However it's not been confirmed if another 'Beast from the East' could be on the way.
According to the latest forecast for Nottinghamshire, rainy conditions are expected during the coming week. The Met Office has predicted that temperatures more widely across the East Midlands are unlikely to top 5C over the next seven days, with showers forecast.
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Cloudy and overcast days are expected over the next week with isolated showers. As for the rest of the UK, the Met Office said: "Much of the UK is likely to see dry, settled conditions through early March, although cloudier conditions and showers, possibly wintry, are expected for the north and east at times, especially for coastal areas, The Mirror reports.
"Some sunny spells remain possible, especially in the south, where clear skies could result in some frost patches. Temperatures generally rather cold to cold. Towards the end of the period, high pressure is expected to migrate northwestwards, resulting in an increased likelihood of wintry showers in the north and east."
It admitted there was a "small possibility of more organised rain or snow" for the first half of March before stronger winds could become disruptive. Despite the shifting high pressure, some parts of the UK are predicted to remain "largely snow free" as we head to the latter part of the month.
It continued: "Through this period (March 12-26), spells of rain and snow are likely at times, with a small possibility of these combining with stronger winds to become locally disruptive. Overall though, conditions are more likely to be mixed, with some areas remaining largely snow free.
"Northwestern areas are likely to stay driest throughout. Temperatures are likely to remain below average to start, although a trend towards average temperatures is most likely later on.
"Despite this trend, short colder spells remain possible, and are more likely than average." Rumours of snow hitting the UK were exacerbated earlier this week when maps from WXCharts suggested there was a significant possibility of the white stuff arriving as early as next Saturday, and then subsiding on Sunday.
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