<sod >Frequent snow showers and strong winds are expected widely across Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and the north of England on Thursday with the possibility of sleet or snow for a short time in the south of the UK.< eod>< sod > Frequent snow showers and strong winds are expected across the whole of Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and the north of England on Friday, with the possibility of sleet and snow for shorter periods in the south of England.< eod>