Dry this evening and at first tonight with clear spells allowing a slight frost in some rural areas. Otherwise rather cloudy, with occasional rain in the north later. Minimum temperature -1°C (30°F).

Often cloudy but a few bright or sunny intervals especially in the afternoon. Scattered showers, some heavy with hail and a rumble of thunder, but mostly dying towards dusk. Breezy. Maximum temperature 9°C (48°F).

A few bright or sunny spells especially over the weekend but otherwise often cloudy. Isolated light showers but most places will stay dry. Slight frosts likely overnight under clear skies.

Thursday, 11 March 2010 - 8:00 pm GMT