Embracing Longer Days: Northern Ireland's Weekend Weather Forecast

The weekend ahead in Northern Ireland marks the official transition into British Summer Time (BST) and Mother's Day celebrations. Seasonal Shift to Longer Days The clocks will spring forward by one hour, ushering in longer and hopefully sunnier evenings.Weekend Weather Outlook Stephen Dixon of the Met Office anticipates a varied weather pattern, with wind and rain affecting the north, while drier conditions prevail in the south. The change in weather is attributed to shifting high and low-pressure systems.Weather Forecast Saturday will see scattered showers and brisk winds, while Sunday and Monday are expected to be mostly dry with occasional light rain. Looking ahead to April, settled conditions are predicted for much of the UK, with inland areas experiencing gradual warming. Coastal regions may remain slightly cooler with a chance of mist or sea fog. Despite potential brief spells of unsettled weather, the prevailing trend points towards dry and fine conditions with temperatures hovering around or above normal levels.