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[Updated 07:20 17/01/2018]
Stormy conditions are expected to spread eastwards across the southern half of the UK tonight. In parts of the north the main problem is likely to be from heavy outbreaks of snow.
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Wednesday begins with wintry showers. In the north some of them are heavy and prolonged but in the south they are lighter and more scattered. During the rest of the day sunny spells develop but wintry showers continue with most of them peppering the north and west. Further accumulations of snow are possible, especially over higher ground.
Temperatures range from 3C (37F) in Scotland to 7C (45F) and a wind chill will make it feel very cold. See the rainfall and precipitation type radar for the latest view.
By the evening wet and windy weather begins pushing into the west. Overnight the rain moves eastwards and in Northern Ireland, northern England and southern Scotland it turns to snow. Further heavy and disruptive falls are possible. In southern and central areas the main concern will be strong winds with widespread gales and severe gales in exposed locations.
The Arpege chart shows where the rain and snow are expected to be at 02:00 GMT tomorrow morning.
Meteo France Arpege 00z, 17th Jan, precipitation, 02:00 GMT Thu 18th Jan
The Arpege chart below shows forecast wind gusts at 04:00 GMT tomorrow morning.
You can check the latest winds gust charts using the GFS chart viewer and the Meteo France Arpege chart viewer
Brighter conditions return to all areas tomorrow morning and winds ease. Blustery showers will again develop in the north and west with many of them falling as sleet or snow. Through the afternoon the showers increasingly push eastwards across southern and central counties. The cold and showery theme continues on Friday.
By the weekend the showers become more scattered but it remains chilly. There is a chance of rain affecting the extreme south on Saturday but most of the UK should have plenty of dry and bright weather. Overnight a widespread frost develops. After a bright start on Sunday outbreaks of rain push in from the west and in the north they are likely to be preceded by snow.
Next week is expected to be quite unsettled. Temperatures probably fluctuate around the seasonal average.
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Cold and changeable conditions develop in the short term and persist until about the 23rd January. Thereafter a range of outcomes are shown but most show temperatures recovering. There is a possibility of snow at times, especially in the north. View latest GEFS.
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