UK weather: Cold today, some wintry showers at first

Today:

Rain, sleet and some snow clearing from southwestern parts. Wintry showers affecting the north and east, slowly becoming confined to Norfolk this afternoon, with gales along North Sea coasts slowly easing. Mostly dry and sunny inland but feeling cold.

Tonight:

Rain reaching northwestern parts, preceded by some snow across Scotland, and moving southeastwards across most parts. Turning milder for most after a cold start.

Friday:

Outbreaks of rain and drizzle clearing southeastwards, though further rain likely in the southwest later. Brighter in the north with a few showers for northern and western Scotland. Feeling milder.

Outlook for Saturday to Monday:

Sunny spells and blustery showers with snow on hills this weekend, becoming confined to eastern areas on Sunday. Rain and perhaps some snow spreading east on Monday with showers following.