'Spring-like' weather on the way as forecasters predict new high

18 February 2025, 12:07 | Updated: 18 February 2025, 13:33

"Spring-like" weather is on the way this week, with highs of up to 16C.

But it's not quite time to dust off the barbecue - the warmer temperatures will also bring "unsettled" conditions, the Met Office said.

The balmier forecast comes after snow and ice warnings at the start of the week, including a yellow weather warning across parts of Scotland that ended at 12pm on Tuesday.

It is likely to stay cold overnight, with sub-zero temperatures for many and outbreaks of rain developing over Northern Ireland and Scotland.

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Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist, Tony Wisson, said: "Milder but unsettled conditions are moving in from the Atlantic later this week.

"As the week goes on, we're set to experience wetter conditions with showers and bands of rain moving in from the Atlantic. Western hills will see the highest rainfall totals, with 75-100mm possible here, building up from Wednesday to Friday.

"There will be brighter and sunnier spells in between bands of rain. With temperatures possibly as high as 16°C on Thursday and Friday, it will feel much more spring-like than of late."

The weekend is looking better - with mild temperatures and sunny spells mixed in some rain, and gales in some coastal areas.

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