What a difference a year makes! Britain basks in 64F temperatures ahead of half-term in a stark contrast to 2018 when much of the country was covered in snow The unseasonably warm weather comes ahead of half-term which will see well-above average temperatures Britons made the most of the weather, with couples spotted enjoying an ice-cream along Brighton beach It is the warmest weather recorded on this day for last 21 years, the Met Office told MailOnline todayBy James Wood For Mailonline Published: 17:49 GMT, 15 February 2019 | Updated: 17:49 GMT, 15 February 2019 Viewcomments Advertisement Temperatures rocketed to 64F (18C) today as Britons enjoyed dramatically different weather to this time last year - when the Beast from the East struck and left most of the country shrouded in snow. The unseasonably warm weather comes ahead of half-term which will see temperatures well above average for this time of year, with the mercury hitting around 13C during the early part of the week. Tomorrow morning, areas in East Anglia, southern England and the Midlands are likely to wake up to low cloud and fog, although this will burn off. This couple in Brighton looked out over the stony beach while enjoying an ice cream and enjoying the mild conditions This couple sat down on the beach overlooking the waves in Brighton today as temperatures hit the mid teens Most of the country will remain dry apart from some showers in Scotland. Early next week, dry and bright conditions are expected in the south east, although patchy rain will hit the west and north west with strong winds also likely. On Thursday and Friday, the dry and bright conditions should reach the north and Scotland, although there is a small chance of snow in eastern areas. The Met Office predicts that March should see long periods of settled weather across the UK with snow confined to higher ground in the north. Conditions tomorrow will be cloudy with sun in eastern areas on Sunday although it is expected to clear up early next week This couple in Greenwich Park took a selfie with the city in the background while enjoying the sunny conditions Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility