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Easter details uncertain

[Updated 07:00 12/04/2017]

Wednesday is off to a wet start in Northern Ireland, as well as parts of northern and eastern England. The south is overcast, but in Scotland clearer skies have returned.

Through the day fragmented outbreaks of rain spread southwards but they tend to fade away. In the north it turns brighter but showers break out, and over high ground in Scotland they will be wintry. This afternoon sunny spells develop in much of the country.

Maximum temperatures will be close to 16C (61F) near the south coast and 10C (50F) in Scotland. Strong winds add to the chill in the north. See the radar for the latest view.

Tonight showers continue in the north but elsewhere it will be mostly dry. Clear periods in the north lead to a cold night and a touch of frost in rural areas.

Tomorrow brings a mix of sunny spells and showers to the north, and over the Scottish mountains snow is possible. Southern and central regions should be dry and bright.

Showery conditions continue during Good Friday and Saturday. Most of the showers will be in the north but there is a risk of them penetrating southwards at times. Easter Sunday looks wet in the north. Southern and central regions probably stay dry, but there is uncertainty about how far southwards the rain will extend. The latest guidance points to a mixed Easter Monday with the best weather in the south. Buzz looks at the current dry spell.

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Ensembles at a glance

The 16 day GEFS shows cooler and more mixed weather but the south stays quite dry for most of the time.