Don't put away that umbrella just yet - we're in for a wet weekend

While forecasters are predicting the first signs of spring in some parts of the UK this weekend, the picture in the South West is looking somewhat gloomy.

Today will see scattered showers heavy at times, with some brightness inbetween. The showers will tend to ease towards the end of the day and the maximum temperature will be 13 °C.

The outlook for Saturday and Sunday is unsettled with strong winds, possibly gale force and outbreaks of rain, heavy at times. It will be drier and brighter on Monday with some sunshine.

Meanwhile, after some of the coldest temperatures in almost 100 years, the Met Office says it is "urgent" that we address the causes of our changing weather and the possibility that recent record melts in the Arctic are to blame.

The forecaster's top scientist, Dr Julia Slingo, has told ITV News that she will convene a meeting of top experts from around the world to look into this.

Dr Slingo admits that there are many factors that drive our weather system, but says she would be surprised if the warming Arctic wasn't playing a part.