UK Weather: Met Office predicts when snow will hit in March - where will be affected

The UK is predicted to face a cold spell in the second week of March - with speculation a ‘Beast from the East’ is due to make a return., the Met Office has said. Also known as Sudden Stratospheric Warming, the phenomenon could cause colder temperatures and possible snowfall in some regions.

The Met Office said in its long-range weather forecast that rain and snow are likely between March 13 and March 27, which could result in local disruption if they combine with stronger winds.