A few wintry showers continuing across the far northeast, these tending to die from midnight. Otherwise it will be dry with predominantly clear skies and light winds, leading to a very cold night, a widespread frost and patches of ice. Minimum Temperature -4C.

Friday:

After a cold and frosty start, Friday will be dry with plenty of sunshine. However, cloud will increase from the west later in the day turning the sunshine hazy. Maximum Temperature 6C.

Outlook for Saturday to Monday:

Cold and rather cloudy over the weekend but remaining largely dry. A widespread frost is likely Monday morning then a mixture of sunny spells and a few showers.

Day 6 to 15

Outbreaks of rain, sleet and snow for many areas on Tuesday with a chance of snow to low levels but the details of this are currently uncertain. Strong winds are also possible in the southwest. Showery conditions will follow although some brighter weather is also possible later in the week. Thereafter, remaining cold and possibly turning very cold, accentuated by brisk winds which will last through until the end of January. Frontal zones may arrive from the northwest at times bringing spells of rain, sleet and snow. However, some drier and brighter interludes are still likely and these will bring overnight frosts, which will be widespread and locally severe, especially in any longer clear spells.

Day 16 to 30

Cold and sometimes very cold weather will continue as we head through the first half of February. It is likely to remain changeable too, especially at first, bringing strong winds and spells of rain which will turn to snow at times. Snow especially over higher ground but there is a greater risk to lower levels too with the cold air in place. Some drier and brighter periods are possible as well, perhaps becoming focused across the northwest with time. Occasional milder and wetter interludes may intersperse the generally cold conditions, these most likely in the south but also posing a more significant risk of snow.

Met Office : EE : 2019-01-17T15:11:37