THIS New Year’s weekend is officially the mildest on record – but Brits better make the most of it as an Arctic blast could sweep in from NEXT week.
There will be warm air sweeping in from the mid-Atlantic, replacing the cooler northerly winds which are typical for this time of year, say forecasters.
Friday saw temperatures reaching 15.8C in Merryfield in Somerset and Nantwich in Cheshire, which beat the previous record of 14.8C.
However, it may be too soon to put away the winter jackets as freezing temperatures and snow are due to return in January, as a ‘SNOWBOMB’ will hit Britain from as early as next MONDAY, January 3, 2022.
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