With a new alert system launched ahead of this summer, we assess the long-term weather forecast to see if a repeat of last year's sweltering summer is on the cards.
Storm Mathis brought heavy rain and strong winds to parts of southern England on Friday morning.
According to the Met Office's predictions, the north of the UK will see "rain, sleet, snow and ice", with a yellow weather warning in place for wind in the south
Commuters face potential delays until the end of the week, while those in rural communities were warned they could be cut off by the snow
The Met Office says temperatures could plummet as low as -15 this week.
Strong gusts and downpours are set to hit parts of the country as Storm Otto approaches.
There is only a 10% to 15% chance of significantly cold weather over the next few days, the Met Office said.
After a wekeend of torrential downpours and heavy flooding, heavy snow and ice is set to hit parts of the country in the coming week.
The UK’s recent mild weather could take a turn for the worse due to a weather phenomenon across the Pacific, the Met Office has said.
There is set to be a north/south split in terms of varying weather conditions, according to the Met Office.
Temperatures plummeted below zero across the UK as snow, ice and fog causes transport disruption.
Temperatures are expected to fall as low as -10C overnight in some areas of the UK this week.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms for the whole of the UK.
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Showers are predicted over the remainder of the festival, with the possibility of some thunderstorms.
The Met Office says the rain forecast for early next week could give way to drier weather by the time of the Jubilee weekend.
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Britain is enjoying a sustained period of April sunshine.
Temperatures have gone past 24C, making it the hottest March day since 1968.
Most of the UK will experience temperatures in double figures this week, the Met Office said.
Heavy snowfall has blanketed large parts of northern England.