Mildest day of the year so far - send your early spring photos (From News Shopper)

Mildest day of the year so far - send your early spring photos

9:34am Tuesday 5th March 2013 in News

AFTER weeks of wintry weather, many people should be able to put their hats and scarves away - as it is set to be the "mildest day of the year so far", according to forecasters.

Southern areas of England should expect temperatures of around 15C.

Billy Payne, forecaster for MeteoGroup, the weather division of the Press Association, said: "It is certainly looking very mild. I do not think we have had temperatures this mild this year so far. It could be about 15C.

“Essentially southern areas are going to see higher temperatures - London and perhaps East Anglia seeing 15C. Anywhere south of northern England is going to be in double figures."

He added: "It will be a pretty fine day - a good deal of sunshine and it will probably feel quite pleasant with the light winds and mild temperatures. We do believe it is going to be the mildest day of the year so far."

The outlook for Wednesday and Thursday suggests it will be cloudy across most parts of the UK with light, patchy rain. Although it may remain mild, it will be rather unsettled with showers or longer spells of rain for many.

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