Very cold. Cloud will thicken overnight, with a little light rain or snow arriving across northern and western parts of the region towards dawn, and bringing a risk of ice. Minimum temperature -6°C (21°F).

A cloudy, dull day, with mostly light rain or snow spreading to all parts. Rain may fall onto frozen surfaces for a time to bring a risk of widespread ice. Maximum temperature 2°C (36°F).

Cloudy with some further outbreaks of rain Friday and at first Saturday. Remaining cloudy on Sunday but mostly dry. Continuing rather cold.

Wednesday, 8 February 2012 - 11:04 pm GMT