Britain is bracing for a chilly, damp, and blustery Easter weekend as strong 70mph winds arrive from Canada. Plans for the long bank holiday weekend may need to shift indoors, with the Met Office predicting a wet and cloudy start from Good Friday onwards.
Weather warnings for high winds are in effect across northern England, North Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland until midday on Easter Sunday. This could lead to disruptions in road, rail, air, and ferry travel, affecting one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
An estimated 21.7 million journeys are expected across the UK today, making it the busiest Easter on the roads since 2022. Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Dan Holley highlighted a significant weather system moving in from Canada, bringing strong winds late Saturday and into Easter Sunday morning.
Gusts of 50-60 mph are forecast widely, with potential for 60-70 mph in exposed areas and even higher speeds in western Scotland. Temperatures may drop below freezing in the north, with daytime highs around 7-8C, while the south could see lows of 5C and highs of 17C by Easter Monday.
The weather pattern mirrors last month’s rainfall trends, with southern England receiving 37% less rain than average and the north and Scotland experiencing above-average rainfall. Stay updated on latest forecasts and warnings as the weekend unfolds.
