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Wednesday is off to damp start in the south west. Other parts of the UK are dry and in the north there has been a widespread frost overnight. Through the day most of the country has sunny periods, although in the far north and south there is likely to be more cloud.

Temperatures range from 9C (48F) near the east coast to 13C (55F) in the west. See the rain radar for the latest view.

Meteo France Arpege, cloud cover, 16:00 BST Wed 10th April

Tonight there could be some light rain in the far north. Elsewhere clear spells lead to a widespread frost. Temperatures could fall to -4C (25F) in the Welsh valleys. 

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Tomorrow central and eastern Britain will be dry and bright. Northern and western areas have more cloud and in the far north there could be some showery rain. Temperatures will similar to today's values. Frost returns overnight in England and Wales. 

GFS, temperatures, 07:00 BST Thu 11th April

Dry and chilly outlook

Friday brings a lot of sunny weather, although it could turn cloudier in Northern Ireland. An odd shower is possible in eastern England but elsewhere it remains dry. Temperatures remain on the low side for the time of year, especially in the east. Frost returns overnight. 

During the weekend a blocking area of high pressure continues to be centred over Scandinavia. An easterly flow on its southern flank pulls colder air across much of the UK. Computer models suggest that Atlantic disturbances will be held at bay but there is a low chance of rain in the south west later on. Elsewhere it will be mostly dry, although scattered wintry showers could feed in from the east.

Next week more changeable weather is expected to gradually return. Temperatures also recover and by the Easter period it could be warm.

GFS pressure and 850hPa temperatures, 16:00 BST Sun 14th April

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After a dry and cold start temperatures recover during mid April. The risk of wet weather increases but rain amounts remains below average in much of the UK. View latest GEFS.