Rain at times today, most persistent in the southwest. Mid.
Today:
A cloudy day with outbreaks of rain, this most persistent and heaviest across Lochaber. Some drier spells of weather across the east, and far north at times. Strengthening southwesterly winds across the west later. Mild. Maximum temperature 12 °C.
Tonight:
Rain will clear away this evening. Then the rest of the night will see variable amounts of cloud and a few showers. A colder night. Minimum temperature 4 °C.
Friday:
Sunny intervals in the morning otherwise a rather cloudy day with scattered showers. Some longer spells of rain developing in the afternoon. Fresh to strong westerly winds. Colder. Maximum temperature 9 °C.
Outlook for Saturday to Monday:
Rain will spread east for a time on Saturday morning, becoming drier with a few showers in the afternoon. Mainly dry on Sunday and Monday, some patchy rain in west.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
At the turn of the month, settled weather is expected to cover much of the UK. Most places are expected to be dry with clear or sunny spells and light winds. Inland areas will see a general day on day warming next week, but cooler near coastal areas, with an additional risk of mist or sea fog affecting parts of the east coast. Some periods of unsettled weather could develop at times. If this happens any rain or showers are most likely to affect southern or western areas. However the main signal is for dry and fine weather across the country. Temperatures will likely be around or above normal and feeling warm during the day, and some cold nights are still possible when skies are clear.
Updated:
Weather patterns are most likely to remain slow moving through the middle of April. High pressure located to the north of the UK will probably be dominant for much of the time, bringing a lot of fine and dry weather. If there are any interludes of rain or showers, particularly later in the month, these are more likely to affect the south of the UK. Temperatures are likely to be above average overall, and feeling warm inland with light winds, especially further north, although some cold nights are still possible under any clear skies.