Winter is in full swing.
Today's showers will be frequent and heavy in the north and west, with some of hail and a risk of thunder.
Maximum temperatures 5 to 9 degrees, in mostly moderate to fresh northerly winds, but winds will be strong and gusty along Atlantic coasts.
Sunday will be a mostly dry day with sunshine. Maximum temperatures 7 to 10 degrees in mostly light northeast or variable breezes.
Generally cold, with below normal temperatures and frost in most areas at night, though briefly less cold towards the end of the week.
Sunday night will be dry in most areas, with clear intervals and calm conditions, but very cold and frosty, with a risk of icy patches.
Minimum temperatures minus 3 to plus 2 Celsius, coldest in the eastern half of the country.
