Last March Snow in the UK: March 18, 2018 (Per Met Office)
According to the UK Met Office, the most recent significant snow event in March occurred on March 18, 2018.
Details
- Areas Affected: Parts of Scotland and Northern England.
- Accumulation: Up to 10 cm (4 inches) in some locations.
- Context: Part of a late-season cold snap following the "Beast from the East" (late Feb–early Mar 2018).
March Snow Climatology
- March snow is not rare in the UK, especially in Scotland, the Pennines, and Wales.
- Lowland England sees settling snow ~1–3 days per March on average.
- Recent notable March snowfalls: 2013 (widespread), 2018, 2023 (brief).
- Climate change reduces frequency but not intensity of late cold snaps.
For real-time updates, always check the Met Office warnings and local forecasts.