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Cloudy on Tuesday, some rain, most persistent in the north.

Today:

A cloudy day with patchy rain, but more persistent and sometimes heavier rain over Argyll. Rather murky in west, especially near the coast, but mostly dry in east with perhaps some bright spells. Mild, mostly light winds. Maximum temperature 10 °C.

Tonight:

Cloudy with rain or drizzle and rather murky in west, but most places dry in latter half of night, though staying murky with some rain over Argyll. Moderate westerly winds. Minimum temperature 7 °C.

Wednesday:

Cloudy, but mainly dry with perhaps the odd brighter spell in east. Rain or drizzle over Argyll mostly dying out in morning, but returning by evening then spreading southeast. Mild. Maximum temperature 11 °C.

Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:

Cloudy with fresh westerly winds Thursday, some rain, mostly over Argyll. Cloudy, murky with patchy rain Friday, but perhaps drier, brighter in morning. Windy Saturday, with rain early and late.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC) on Tue 21 Jan 2020

Into the weekend, it will be staying cloudy for most. A spell of rain is likely for a time in the northwest, spreading southeast across most parts, accompanied by strengthening winds. Next week, it looks like the south will see the driest weather, whilst the north could be wetter and windier at times. Later on in this period, some rain may briefly spread further southeast across the UK, although the most unsettled weather is likely to remain in the north and northwest, where some hill snow is possible. Further southeast drier spells will be accompanied by the best of any brightness, along with the greatest risk of fog and frost. Temperatures will generally be near average, although a little below at times in the north.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC) on Tue 21 Jan 2020

Through the first half of February, we are likely to see a north/south split continuing; with the north being more unsettled than the south. The heaviest of the rainfall and strongest winds are likely to be seen across the northwest. The south is more likely to see drier, brighter conditions with light winds. There is potentially a greater risk of frost and fog patches developing towards the south. During colder, showery interludes, any snow will most likely be over higher ground in the north, but it could fall to lower levels at times. Temperatures will remain close to or above average through the period, though will likely fluctuate as frontal systems pass through, especially in the north.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC) on Tue 21 Jan 2020