Just when you thought it was safe to pack away your winter coat, it looks like the UK might need to brace itself for another bout of cold weather. For those up north in England, parts of Scotland, and around the North York Moors, don’t be surprised if you see a bit of sleet or snow soon. With brisk winds making the temperatures feel like they’re hovering around freezing, it’s going to feel a lot colder than usual for this time of year.
March’s weather isn’t typically known for its warmth, but even by British standards, we could be in for a colder end to the month than expected. This chilly forecast is down to something called sudden stratospheric warming (SSW) — a bit of a misnomer since, despite its name, it often leads to some of our coldest weather spells, like 2018’s infamous Beast from the East.
