Wednesday's UK weather forecast — generally sunny across the country but remaining cold for most of the day

Some light showers could affect eastern coastal areas.

UK weather forecast for 6am on Wednesday

Moving forward, the dry but cold weather will persist, with overnight frosts expected and freezing fog being slow to clear.

Those in the far north of the country can expect to enjoy some milder but cloudier weather as the week progresses.

Most parts of the country will see relatively settled weather, with days starting out with frost and fog patches.

Occasional drizzle over hills can be expected.

Moving into the second week of the New Year, some eastern areas could see some rain, although it should generally be light and patchy.

Looking further ahead, the weather could become more unsettled conditions, particularly in the north of the country.

Rain and strong winds could become more prevalent, with the risk of snow also raised in hilly regions in the north.

Temperatures should recover to the average, and could potentially rise further in some interludes.

Towards the end of the month, some generally milder and wetter weather can be expected.