Ever been in a hot and cold relationship? Well, get ready to experience the same whiplash with Dutch weather this week.
Snow is possible in the south on Thursday morning, but by the weekend, temperatures could hit 13 degrees Celsius.
With some of us experiencing hail on this fine Tuesday, it’s hard to imagine.
First, showers and freezing temperatures
According to RTL Nieuws, showers will linger in some parts of the country tonight, specifically in the south.
As skies clear overnight, temperatures inland will drop toward freezing, so expect a sharp chill if you’re heading out late.
Wednesday offers a welcome breather: a largely dry day with regular sunshine. Don’t be fooled into thinking spring has arrived, though.
Temperature differences across the country will be striking. The northeast of Groningen will barely creep above freezing, while central areas reach around 4 degrees, and the south reaches up to 6 degrees.
That being said, an easterly wind will make those temperatures feel closer to freezing.
And then we have snow again
Thursday morning will be the most wintry moment of the week.
According to RTL Nieuws, south of the “grote rivieren” (the major rivers that cut across the Netherlands), there’s a chance of snow.
Those of us in the north, meanwhile, will see sunny spells and stay dry throughout the day.
Even if you don’t get snow, you’ll still be feeling the winter. Thursday and Friday both remain cold, with afternoon highs ranging from around just 1 degree in the northeast to 5 degrees in the southwest.
Overnight between Thursday and Friday, light to moderate frost is expected inland (so watch for icy footpaths and cycle paths on Friday morning).
Friday itself starts sunny before clouds roll in from the west. It stays dry until the evening, when rain moves in.
The weekend flips the script
After a week of frost, snow, and wind chill, the weekend is set to be a completely different story.
Temperatures are forecast to climb to between 10 and 13 degrees Celsius (meaning yes, you can show off your new spring coat).
Just make sure it’s waterproof, perhaps. Clouds and some rain are expected, but the winter cold looks set to fade into the background for now.
Will you be hoping the snow sticks on Thursday, or are you already counting down to the weekend warmth? Let us know in the comments below!
