Thursday
A band of rain across the northwest will steadily spread southeastwards through the day, turning heavy at times as it moves across parts of England and Wales. Behind this rain band, brighter conditions will develop across the northwest, though these will be accompanied by frequent showers. Some of these showers may turn wintry even down to lower levels, especially across northern hills. Highs of 12C in the south but 7C in the north.

Thursday Night
Outbreaks of rain will affect England and Wales through the evening, gradually clearing eastwards overnight into Friday. Meanwhile, across northwestern areas, heavy showers will continue, with some turning wintry even down to lower levels and giving slight accumulations on higher ground. Minimum temperatures at 7C in the southeast but 1C in the northwest.
 

Friday
A brighter day overall with sunny spells developing widely, though scattered showers will still occur. These will be most frequent and occasionally heavier across the northwest, where some may again turn wintry down to lower levels. Elsewhere, many areas will see a mixture of sunshine and passing showers. Highs of 9C in the south but 7C in the north.
 

Saturday
Showers will linger across the northwest early on, but attention soon turns to a band of light rain moving into Ireland and Scotland. This rain will gradually edge eastwards through the day, becoming increasingly patchy as it does so. The far southeast is likely to remain largely dry with occasional brighter intervals. Maximum temperatures at 9C in the south but 7C in the north.