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Thursday starts cold and frosty in much of the UK. The rest of the day will be mostly fine, although scattered showers are likely in northern Scotland. There could also be more cloud in Northern Ireland and western Britain this afternoon.

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 Thu 11th April

Tonight a few showers push into eastern Scotland. Elsewhere clear spells lead to a frost with temperatures widely falling below 0C (32F). 

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Tomorrow most of the UK will be dry with western counties having the best of the sunshine. Generally there will be more cloud than today and it could lead to a few light showers. Temperatures stay on the low side for the time of the year. 

GFS, temperatures, 07:00 BST Fri 12th April

Dry and cold weekend

During the weekend high pressure remains centred over Scandinavia. It blocks the progression of disturbances moving in from the Atlantic so the settled spell goes on. In eastern England there is the risk of scattered wintry showers but many places miss them. There will be nighttime frosts, however in the afternoon sunshine it should feel pleasant despite the chilly conditions.   

Next week pressure gradually begins to fall from the south. After a dry start the likelihood of showers or longer spells of rain increases, particularly in the south and west. Temperatures also trend upwards and by the Easter period it could be warm.

GFS pressure and 850hPa temperatures, 16:00 BST Mon 15th 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.