Early clear spells across Lothian and Borders this evening allow a local frost. However outbreaks of rain spread southeast this evening and overnight, the rain falling onto frozen surfaces causing icy surfaces away from the Galloway coast. Southwesterly winds easing. Minimum temperature -2°C (28°F).

Still the risk of some icy surfaces at first otherwise a cloudy day with outbreaks of rain, most persistent across the Galloway hills. A little milder than of late. Maximum temperature 6°C (43°F).

Rain at times on Friday with perhaps a few prolonged and heavy spells. Cloudy over the weekend with further light rain, although bright for a time on Saturday morning.

Wednesday, 8 February 2012 - 11:17 pm GMT