these will continue to be of snow above 100—150 metres in scotland, northern ireland and northern eglinon, 4—8dc, showers sometimes heavy with hail and funder. worth bearing in mind for the early parts of this week, frequent snow showers could be an issue across the northern hills. significant accumulations and with strong wind, blizzard conditions and drifting, very much a feature. that will be the story again on tuesday, almost spot the difference, plenty of showers, mostly of sleet and snow across the far north, a cold feel to things as well. further south, fewer showers, temperatures struggling, six or seven celsius. moving out of tuesday into wednesday, isobars opening, a brief ridge of high pressure, quieter mermaid through the middle part of the week. wednesday likely to be the best day, fewer showers, more in the way of sunshine, more noticeably lighter wind across—the—board. sunshine, more noticeably lighter wind across—the—boa rd. temperatures will range from four to nine celsius. clearer skies, that could lead to an early frost first thing on thursday, worth bearing in mind.