People in Norwich, Norfolk, can look forward to a much warmer weekend as temperatures are forecast to jump to 14°C following a week of wintry showers and freezing nights. According to the Met Office, the city will see a significant rise in temperature on Saturday, February 21, and Sunday, February 22, 2026. This sudden change follows a cold start to the week where daytime highs were expected to drop to 5°C with overnight lows reaching -2°C.
The milder weather arrives after a 40 percent chance of sleet and wintry showers on Tuesday morning, February 17, 2026. This jump to 14°C is roughly 6°C higher than the usual February average for the city. Local residents may find they can turn down their heating as the cold snap clears, swapping heavy winter coats for lighter jackets as the air warms up.
The timing of the warmer weather coincides with a home match for Norwich City FC, who play Birmingham City at Carrow Road on Saturday afternoon. Footfall is also expected to increase at the Norwich Market as more people head outdoors to enjoy the spring-like conditions. The milder air is likely to encourage more activity across the city centre throughout the weekend.
While the warmth offers a break from the winter chill, local gardeners are being told to be careful with their plants. A rapid rise in temperature can cause some garden plants to start growing too early in the year, which could leave them at risk if frost returns in the coming weeks. For most residents, however, the weekend provides a brief and welcome preview of spring weather.
