UK weather: Cloudy and wet in east today, brighter in the west

Today:

Dull, chilly and cloudy with spells of rain and drizzle for the eastern side of the UK, though brightening up for east Scotland and northeast England. Elsewhere, brighter with sunny spells, but also a few showers in the west.

Tonight:

Cloud and rain lingering in east England. Clearer spells elsewhere with a few showers in far north and far southwest. Cold in west and north with frost, particularly in northwest.

Saturday:

Mostly cloudy southeastern and central parts with some rain, though perhaps brightening up in the southeast later. Elsewhere mostly dry with some sunshine.

Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:

Early showers clearing southwest from England and Wales Sunday. Many areas then fine and dry through the period, with variable cloud. Rather cold by day, with frosts overnight.