A dry evening with clear spells. Rain spreading into Cumbria around midnight and later into Lancashire. This falling onto sub-zero surfaces, leading to a risk of ice and treacherous road surfaces. Further south remaining dry but cold, with clear spells. Minimum temperature -5°C (23°F).

Outbreaks of rain, with perhaps some sleet or snow for more southern areas, will continue to spread south with a further risk of ice and treacherous road surfaces. Maximum temperature 2°C (36°F).

Often cloudy, with rain at times, with a risk of sleet and snow, especially over high ground. Becoming drier by Sunday, but remaining cloudy. Less cold than recently.

Wednesday, 8 February 2012 - 11:12 pm GMT