Today: Cloudy across the north of the UK with outbreaks of rain, persistent in northwest Scotland and wintry over Scottish hills. Brighter spells in the far north. Drier further south with some hazy sunny spells, although a few showers are possible.

Tonight: Outbreaks of rain continuing across Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England and Wales. Often cloudy, although mainly dry further south. Breezy easterly winds in the southwest spreading to all parts.

Friday: Mainly cloudy, with rain in the north, although brighter in northern Scotland later. Turning mainly cloudy further south with spells of showery rain developing, persistent in central parts later. Cool.

Outlook for Saturday to Monday: Mainly dry with bright spells across the north of the UK throughout. Rain or heavy showers across central and southern areas at times, but some bright, sunny spells too.