It may be the first official day of Spring, but it would be wise not to pack away the scarves and gloves just yet. Forecasters predict a colder-than-average March, with parts of north-west England and Wales expected to wake up to at least 2in of snow tomorrow. According to long range forecasts, the cold snap is expected to last throughout March and will see Britain covered in more snow and frost. Then April will bring in a long-awaited warm and sunny Easter, where temperatures could peak at an above-average 21C (70F). However despite it being the first official day of Spring today and much of the UK enjoying fine weather, this is not expected to last past the evening.Lambs were born in Stafford this week as today marks first official day of Spring, according to meteorologistsBut as Spring begins snow, frost, cold and blustery winds - and temperatures below freezing - are forecastFour inches of snow expected to fall tonight in Highlands, and two inches in North West England and WalesMet Office issues weather warning for snow in the North and rain turning to ice for most of the UK overnightCold snap forecast throughout March with more rain, cold evenings and wintry showers in North on the wayMercury is expected to fall after a break from cold this weekend, as temperatures reach around 10C todayBy Easter forecasters predict temperatures could soar to 21C - around 8C above average for the time of year
The cold weather this week comes as _ officially began today.