Temperatures are expected to drop significantly across the country following the warm weekend, with highs around 10°C.

The Met Office anticipates an unsettled middle of March with rain and strong winds, but potentially dry and bright conditions may return later in the month.

The Met Office has issued a warning for freezing fog and winds reaching up to 60 mph across the UK, with temperatures dropping to -6°C.

Meteorologist Tom Morgan highlighted that the current Arctic air mass contrasts sharply with the milder conditions experienced just a weekend prior.

This cold snap follows a brief warm spell where temperatures reached up to 20°C, attracting crowds to beaches and parks.

A yellow warning for ice has been issued for several regions in northern England, including parts of Derbyshire, Durham, and Cumbria.

Current weather conditions are reminiscent of the 'Beast from the East' weather pattern of 2018, although this year's conditions are not expected to be as severe.

The abrupt change in weather is often referred to as 'fool's spring,' where warm weather is quickly followed by a drop in temperatures.

From March 12 to 20, northeasterly winds are expected to bring a mix of sunshine and showers, with snowfall forecasted over hills, particularly in the north and east.

Meteorologists predict a sudden stratospheric warming event over the next fortnight, which could disrupt the polar vortex and allow Arctic air to move southward.

While the South may experience milder conditions, much cooler temperatures will prevail in the North, with patchy rain moving southwards.

Overall, temperatures are expected to remain below normal during this period, with a potential warming trend as spring progresses.