WEATHER: Cold with showers becoming more extensive through the day

At first today there will be some dry, sunny and perhaps frosty conditions in southern and eastern parts of the region. Showers across more northern areas will become more widespread during the day. Some of the showers heavy. It will feel cold with a strengthening westerly wind. Maximum temperature 5C.

There will be cold, windy and showery conditions through the evening, easing during the night with most areas dry with lighter winds by dawn. Frost is likely to develop by dawn with icy patches. Minimum temperature -1C.