Met Office weather forecast in Berkshire for 'heatwave'

It's expected to feel as warm as Rome and Barcelona - and according to the Met Office it will feel "especially warm" coming so soon after the dramatic cold snap earlier in the month.

The high pressure system, which is expected to bring warms winds across Europe from the Canaries, could result in some unseasonably nice weather as we exit winter and move into spring.

BBC forecasters said 'Saturday will be another dry and fine day with lengthy spells of sunshine. Mist and fog patches may develop again overnight under calm conditions.

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"Sunday will be another dry day with sunny spells."

Looking even further ahead, forecasters said 'dry conditions with clear or sunny periods are likely' to remain next week, which is officially the first week of spring, and beyond.

They said: "During the last few days of February and the first week of March, many areas of the UK are likely to see more settled conditions."

The added: "Temperatures for this period will likely be average or slightly above average for the time of year, although some cold nights with frosts are still possible.

For the week beginning March 8, forecasters said: "The UK will probably see a continuation of settled conditions during the beginning of March with predominantly dry weather likely across most areas."

They did concede that the chances of more unsettled weather do increase later in the month, but said temperatures will remain "near normal or slightly above average for the time of year."

What is the weather going to be like this week?

Spells of sunshine. Mild with temperatures in the mid-teens. 

Thursday

Cloudy with patchy rain and drizzle.

Friday

Dry and fine weather with light winds. 

Saturday

Dry and fine day with lengthy spells of sunshine. 12 degrees.

Sunday

Dry day with sunny spells. 11 degrees.