With barely any wind and rising temperatures finally easing the stinging winter chill, it’s time to step outside and soak up what we’ve been missing.
While foggy mornings will still take a while to shake, sunshine and higher temperatures will break through the cold starts, RTL Nieuws reports.
First, fight off the fog
Of course, the sun faces obstacles in its bid to dominate the Dutch skies this week.
The KNMI gave a code yellow warning until 10 AM for dense fog in parts of the country, particularly in South Holland, Utrecht, North Holland, Flevoland, Friesland and Limburg.
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Dense fog returns tonight, with temperatures even dropping to -4 degrees in certain areas.
Second, soak up the sun
You can get used to this pattern for the week: fog on your way into work and bright sunshine by the afternoon.
Later today, the wind will remain light, with temperatures ranging from a cool 10 degrees on average.
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But March truly has a spring in its step, as temperatures will climb higher throughout the week.
So, if you’re craving even more warmth, hold tight! Towards the end of the week, afternoons will bring a lovely 15 to 18 degree warmth.
Remember those shorts you impulse-bought in the dead of winter, dreaming of a sunny day? Their moment has finally arrived — let them shine! 🩳
What are your big plans to celebrate the beginning of spring in the Netherlands? Tell us in the comments below.