INCREDIBLE pictures show the drastic change in Britain's climate in just 24 hours as snow and ice melted away to reveal green fields.
These snaps from Teesdale, County Durham, highlight the dramatic weather conditions facing the UK this week with the weekend's freezing temperatures melted away by a mid-week thaw.
The "Scandinavian shiver" which blew across the UK has subsided, replaced by wet and mild conditions - with temperatures even expected to reach double figures today.
Experts have forecast "unsettled" warmer weather for the rest of the month, warning of downpours and gales across many parts of the country.
Despite above-average temperatures for February, it will still feel cold because of the strong winds.
But the Met Office also warned there is still a risk of snow - especially in the north - and warned a longer cold spell could return next month.
The weekend was one of the coldest of the year with temperatures falling below freezing in several different parts of the country, and snow covering land as far south as London and Kent.
A spokeswoman told Sun Online: "It's been flip-flopping around. We've had temperatures in the low teens which is quite warm for February.
"It's too warm for snow and there is no heavy rain, it will be quite quiet.
"We might see a few weather fronts from the Atlantic which can be quite unsettled."
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Lows of -9.8C were recorded in Scotland during the early hours of Saturday while southern regions dipped to around -1.5C.
A severe weather warning for snow was in place with up to six inches forecast over very high ground in the north of the country.
The Met Office warned strong winds could lead to snow drifting which would threaten disruption on roads and transport networks.
It said change is afoot over the coming days as bitter easterly winds give way to milder southerly breezes.
Forecaster Luke Miall warned of a risk of rain and gales in exposed regions today before things calm down.
He said: "There will be subtle changes throughout the week as things gradually turn less cold.
"There is a risk of strong winds and some rain on Monday with gusts touching gale-force across the southern and western coasts, it will be a windy but sunnier day.
"There is still a risk of rain on Tuesday although it will feel less cold everywhere with temperatures of 6C to 9C generally and 10C or even 11C in the south.
Some forecasters warn we are not out of the woods yet with more cold weather likely to pounce before the end of the month.
The Met Office's 30-day outlook warns stormy conditions from the Atlantic could strike after the weekend.
It states: "As we move through the weekend this Atlantic influence will be more apparent as frontal systems spread from the West; bringing widespread rain and stronger winds.
"Local gales are possible in exposed Western fringes, with lighter winds further South and East.