Lambs were born in UK this week as today marks first official day of Spring , according to meteorologists . But as Spring begins snow , frost , cold and blustery winds - and temperatures below freezing - are forecast . Four inches of snow expected to fall tonight in Highlands , and two inches in North West England and Wales . Met Office issues weather warning for snow in the North and rain turning to ice for most of the Stafford overnight . Cold snap forecast throughout March with more rain , cold evenings and wintry showers in North on the way . Mercury is expected to fall after a break from cold this weekend , as temperatures reach around 10C today . By Easter forecasters predict temperatures could soar to 21C - around 8C above average for the time of year .
Lambs were born in Stafford this week as today marks first official day of Spring , according to meteorologists . But as Spring begins snow , frost , cold and blustery winds - and temperatures below freezing - are forecast . Four inches of snow expected to fall tonight in Highlands , and two inches in North West England and Wales . Met Office issues weather warning for snow in the North and rain turning to ice for most of the UK overnight . Cold snap forecast throughout March with more rain , cold evenings and wintry showers in North on the way . Mercury is expected to fall after a break from cold this weekend , as temperatures reach around 10C today . By Easter forecasters predict temperatures could soar to 21C - around 8C above average for the time of year .