The spring-like weather will come as a welcome relief following months of chilly days, bitter northerly winds and occasional wintry showers. The conditions are easily going to be the warmest so far this year with average temperatures soaring higher than in Turkey, Greece and Cyprus.
Even in eastern Scotland — which would normally expect temperatures around 8c (48F) at this time of the year — can expect the thermometer to tip around 17c (63F) on Saturday. The reason for the warm air mass is an area of high pressure has formed in the Azores, dragging up warm air all the way from the Caribbean and peppering the British Isles and Ireland. The waters in the central belt of the Atlantic Ocean are still very warm even at this time of the year after the jet stream has kept the water temperate.
The warmest part of the British Isles is expected to be in the Moray Firth, located in the north-eastern region of Scotland. However, the spring weather conditions are not expected to last, as cooler and wetter conditions will move in by Monday.
But there is some bright news for sun-worshippers in the long range weather forecast. The Easter weekend, which falls at the beginning of April, is expected to see above average temperatures in the south of the country, with temperatures expected to reach around 21c (70F).
So, before you invest in a new umbrella, you can be pleased to hear we’re going to have a warm one.
