PICTURES: Snowy surprise hits Shropshire
It might be April but people in South Shropshire had a surprise when they opened the curtains this morning.
The south of the county and parts of Mid Wales were all covered with more than a healthy dusting of snow – with higher ground capped in white like a classic Christmas card.
John Challis, known better as Boycie from Only Fools and Horses, who lives on the Shropshire border, shared images of snow covered landscapes with the message "Here comes summer... good morning all!".
There were a variety of other posts – particularly showing the South Shropshire Hills and the Long Mynd. There was also snow on Rodney's Pillar near Crew Green/Llandrinios.
Across the country, lockdown-easing pub-goers will need to wrap up warm today, as chilly temperatures are forecast for the first day of outdoor hospitality reopenings in England.
The Met Office has said Monday morning will be bright in the north, while areas in the southern half of the UK are likely to be hit by a rain front moving eastwards throughout the day.
Along with beer gardens and outdoor dining areas, non-essential shops, hairdressers, indoor gyms, swimming pools, nail salons and zoos in England were also opening for the first time this year.
The Met Office has said rain showers will move south-eastwards throughout the day, hitting the Midlands by mid-morning and reaching the south coast by the afternoon and into the evening.
No flood warnings were in place on Sunday night, but the Environment Agency has issued six lower-level alerts for scattered locations in south-west England where flooding is possible.
Meanwhile, people in northern England and Scotland can expect to see a cold but sunny and dry start to the week.
Average midday temperatures range from 6C (42.8F) in the Scottish isles to 12C (53.6F) in Cornwall, with 10C (50F) forecast for London and 7C (44.6F) in Manchester.
A chilly night is due to follow on Tuesday, with freezing temperatures forecast across the UK.
The rest of the week is set to be cold but dry, the Met Office has said.
