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Tuesday
For Scotland and Northern Ireland quite a wintry day to come with a strong and cold wind along with outbreaks of snow through the day. This looks heavy with a risk of some moderate to heavy accumulations, especially over the hills. Milder weather prevails across England and Wales. A cloudy day here with some heavy rain for northern England and some splashes of rain across Wales and south west England. Lots of dry weather elsewhere but just with some patchy bits of rain at times. Expect highs of 3 to 11C.
Tuesday Night
More snow to come across Northern Ireland and the Southern Uplands this evening and into the first part of the night. This looks very heavy with further heavy accumulations possible. It remains overcast, misty and damp across England and Wales. Wales, north west and south west England will have some moderate spells of rain with light rain and drizzle in the east of England. Lows of -1 to 5C.
Wednesday
Cold gales will be running down western parts of Britain today. There is a risk of rain, sleet and snow across much of western Britain. Still some significant accumulations are possible over the hills of the north with snow showers too for the Welsh Mountains. Some accumulation is even possible at lower levels in places. For eastern England expect scattered rain showers. Expect for top temperatures of 2 to 7C.
Thursday
Less windy today. There will be a good deal of dry weather across England, Northern Ireland and Wales but a scattering of light rain showers develop in the afternoon. Across Scotland rain is expected, especially in the east with snow over the Highlands. Look out for a widespread and sharpish frost tonight. Expect high temperatures of 3 to 9C.