UK Weather: Windy and wintry in the north

Today

Bright and mild in the far south ahead of a band of cloud and patchy rain moving southeastwards. Brighter but colder in the north with wintry showers, especially across Scotland where heavy with hail, thunder and accompanied by gales.

Tonight

Occasional rain affecting southern England. Cold further north with wintry showers, before more persistent rain and hill snow arrive across Scotland. Gales in the north, severe on some coasts later.

Thursday

Rain clearing southern England, then southern and eastern parts bright. Rain and hill snow across Scotland will be replaced by wintry showers. Windy in the north, severe gales at first.

Outlook for Friday to Sunday

Friday fine and dry for many after a frosty start. Turning wet and windy across the northwest later, this then spreading to all parts over the weekend and turning milder.