Snow affected northern parts of the UK today, including areas in Northern Ireland. Hail reached as far south as London in some locations.

The Met Office forecast for March 30 to April 8 indicates high pressure will position southwest of the UK. Weather fronts will influence northern regions at times, bringing wet and windy conditions.

Drier and more settled weather is likely in southern areas. High pressure may extend across much of the UK, fostering widespread calm.

Temperatures will stay near or slightly above average overall. Colder periods remain possible, particularly in the north, with wintry showers over hills.

BBC Weather predicts snow possible over hills at the start of April. High pressure may build from the southwest, leading to drier conditions in the south.

Atlantic systems could deliver wetter, windier weather to northern areas, including Northern Ireland. A cold front might introduce chillier north-easterly or north-westerly winds with showers in exposed spots.