The UK is currently enjoying its hottest day of the year, with temperatures soaring to 26.5°C in Kew Gardens, a record for 2026. This warm spell, characterized by sunny skies and pleasant conditions, is expected to be short-lived. The Met Office has indicated that a significant drop in temperatures is imminent, with forecasts predicting snow in parts of Scotland and northern England as early as Saturday. The weather is expected to shift dramatically due to low pressure moving in from the Atlantic, bringing cold Arctic air. As a result, temperatures could fall to single figures, with several centimeters of snow anticipated in central and western Scotland, as well as Cumbria in northern England. The Chief Forecaster at the Met Office, Paul Gundersen, noted that while this warm weather is a notable occurrence for early April, it will be followed by unsettled conditions, including rain and snow, throughout the weekend.