Today (Thursday): Generally cold and cloudy over northern parts of the UK with spells of rain, these falling as snow for a time over the mountains in northern Scotland. However, northern parts of Caithness and the Northern Isles will see a drier day with spells of sunshine. Further south in the UK it will be largely dry for a time with a few sunny spells, although showers will spread north from the English Channel, mainly during the afternoon.

Tonight (Thursday night): Rain and drizzle will continue across many northern parts overnight, with a little snow again possible over the Scottish mountains. Northern fringes of Scotland will, however, remain largely dry. Further south in the UK, evening showers will continue to move north, with a few clear spells to follow.

UK Outlook (Friday and Saturday): On Friday, a dull and wet day for most places north of the Midlands. Elsewhere will see some sunshine breaking through, but also scattered showers developing, these locally heavy with the risk of a few rumbles of thunder. On Saturday, rain will gradually edge north through the day over central parts of the UK. Southern areas will become increasingly dry and bright. Northern Scotland will also see some sunny spells, albeit with scattered showers.