Spring may not officially start until Sunday, but the milder sunshine was already enticing visitors to the county’s parks and gardens yesterday.
Nowton Park, near Bury St Edmunds, looked a picture with a carpet of bright yellow daffodils lining each side of the central avenue of trees.
Although the temperature was far from balmy with a seasonal high of just 10C, dog walkers, families and youngsters took advantage of the clear blue skies and enjoyed taking a stroll among the blooms.
But according to Phil Garner, a forecaster at UEA-based Weatherquest, Thursday’s sunshine is not set to last.
“Life is expected to get a bit cloudy and cool over the next couple of days,” Mr Garner said.
“Cooler conditions will move in overnight and we will see a misty Friday morning with some drizzle.
“Saturday will be cloudy with one or two light rain showers. I think we will have to wait until Monday or Tuesday next week before we see bright sunny conditions returning.”
It’s not time to pack away the winter woollies just yet. Over the weekend, daytime temperatures are expected to remain a cool 5C to 8C and they could still hit zero overnight.
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