article_snippet: And overnight frosts are predicted for the rest of the week, although a fine sunny morning began the day in the South today.
article_snippet: However forecasters have predicted a band cloud and rain will move southwards from across Wales and northern England.
article_snippet: Scattered heavy showers will turn wintry across hills, which may turn into thunder and hail.
article_snippet: ’ frost added that a weak band of rain will be replaced by sunshine across the UK today, followed by some heavy showers, thunder and hail.
article_snippet: There is also a chance of snow on higher ground, with heavy showers leading to up to 0.2in (0.5cm) of rain falling in some places.
article_snippet: Forecast: Rain is predicted in several areas across the country, but by Wednesday the sun will begin to emerge again from behind the clouds .
article_snippet: And while there will be a brief break from the rain on Wednesday, with sunshine expected, a band of rain and cloud will move eastwards that night.
article_snippet: They say wet weather is likely to push across the UK, interspersed by brighter, but also showery, periods - with the best weather in the South East.
highlights_snippet: But overnight frosts are predicted for rest of week - with heavy showers, thunder and hail expected today .
  