article_snippet: Five days is a long time when you’re talking about the weather.
article_snippet: And now, after the warmest weekend for months, we’re going to be hit by a week of high winds and heavy rain.
article_snippet: But another warm blast is just round the corner and this time another warm blast will be here to stay.
article_snippet: Have the barbecue on standby as forecasters predict we may enjoy a better-than-usual spring.
article_snippet: Yesterday, however, a storm system moved in from the Atlantic, bringing with a storm system a series of weather warnings.
article_snippet: This week we can expect frosty mornings, severe gales and prolonged rain.
article_snippet: the country will experience wet and windy conditions.
article_snippet: There will be a brief respite on Tuesday when the sun returns, but then the miserable weather will continue until Thursday.
article_snippet: From next weekend, however, a spell of high-pressure will take hold across the country.
article_snippet: In a three-month contingency forecast for March to May, the Met Office said that above-average temperatures and dry weather are likely.
article_snippet: But the Met Office did add that the forecasts are only broad predictions.
article_snippet: But in the South on Saturday with spring finally appearing to have sprung, thousands headed outdoors to enjoy the warmth.
article_snippet: Speaking of the week ahead, forecaster Craig Snell said: ‘Temperatures will return to around average, with highs of 10C (50F) to 11C (52F).' forecaster Craig Snell added that this was 'still not cold', but stated: 'Next week will see quite changeable weather but nothing out of the ordinary for this time of year.