backed by ECM tonight

UK Outlook for Thursday 23 Dec 2010 to Saturday 1 Jan 2011:
Further snow, widespread ice, severe overnight frosts and some freezing
fog are likely in most parts of the UK for the first few days. Locally
significant accumulations of snow can be expected at times. Over parts
of southern England it may become less cold and the snow may turn to
rain at times. Some central and northern parts of the UK may remain
generally dry. The unsettled, windy and at times wintry weather is
expected to continue across the north and perhaps the east of the
country later next week and probably into the following week. Probably
becoming less cold in the south and west with temperatures returning to
nearer normal and precipitation mainly falling as rain.

Updated: 1129 on Sat 18 Dec 2010

UK Outlook for Sunday 2 Jan 2011 to Sunday 16 Jan 2011:
Generally temperatures are expected to be below average, and possibly
well below average at times in some eastern areas, whilst perhaps
returning to normal across Northern Ireland. A continuing risk of sleet
and snow in some areas, but a chance of less-cold conditions at times.
There is, however, a signal that it will become drier than average for
some parts of the UK.

Updated: 1800 on Sat 18 Dec 2010