And forecasters predict the biting cold will drag on until Easter with snow expected to blanket parts of the UK. While the day will see some sunny spells there will also be scattered showers, particularly in the south east before frost begins to set in by the evening. Forecasters had previously predicted the start of a 2,000 mile-wide 'Arctic dome' of cold air expected to blast in from Scandinavia, bringing bitingly cold temperatures until Easter. UK Five-Day ForecastToday:Western and southwestern areas seeing pleasantly warm sunny spells once any mist clears. Fine with good sunny spells elsewhere and feeling warm in sunshine.

Source: Daily Mirror March 17, 2021 05:34 UTC