Two areas in the UK will likely see snow after a period of mild weather, which also brought temperatures over 20C, as the country gets ready for a "temporary return to more changeable conditions," the Met Office said.

The UK has been experiencing its warmest spell of the year so far, and in some areas, this meant the first 20°C of 2026, and areas hotter than Spain or Greece, but during the next couple of weeks, temperatures could drop, and snow may fall in the north west of England and Scotland.

"Early next week marks a temporary return to more changeable conditions," the Met Office forecast read. "The cold front pushing south-eastwards introduces a polar maritime airflow, allowing cooler air to move in from the northnorthwest. This brings a classic March setup: sunny spells interspersed with showers.

"These showers may fall as rain, sleet or hail, with snow possible over higher ground in Scotland and northern England. Some snow may even reach lower levels in the far north and Northern Isles. While this may sound dramatic, it remains well within the bounds of typical March weather and is expected to be shortlived."

The cooler interlude, however, does not last long, the forecaster added. "Current guidance suggests that another Atlantic system approaches midweek, bringing brisk winds and outbreaks of rain. However, this system looks relatively weak, and high pressure is likely to rebuild quickly behind it," its forecast read.

"Looking further ahead, ensemble forecasts point towards higher pressure becoming increasingly favoured again toward the end of March and into early April. While uncertainty increases beyond the tenday window, the overall direction of travel suggests a return to more settled conditions after a brief unsettled spell. Several possible scenarios remain on the table.

"The most likely outcome features high pressure lingering to the southwest of the UK, keeping northern areas more changeable while southern regions stay drier. Less likely, but still possible, are more developed lowpressure systems bringing windier conditions, particularly to northern and eastern parts of the country," the forecast also said.

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Largescale atmospheric drivers support the idea of higher pressure playing an increasing role as March comes to a close, the Met Office explained.

Ongoing warmth over parts of North America may help reinforce ridging downstream across the Atlantic, influencing the jet stream's position and favouring more settled conditions near the UK.

While these longerrange signals are never guaranteed, they add weight to the idea that spring's quieter, brighter weather will continue to make regular appearances over the coming weeks, the forecaster added.