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Our weather pattern has been stuck in a rut over recent days with low pressure to the north of Scotland feeding in cool and showery conditions.

Although this low pressure will eventually move away over the weekend, it is going to be such a slow process that effectively there won't be a great deal of change weather-wise for the UK.

It will continue to feel quite chilly. Temperatures will continue to stay widely below average this weekend with some cold nights for June. Maximum temperatures for Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England will range between 10-15C, around 2-7C below average.

Wales, the Midlands, East Anglia and southern England will have temperatures of 14-18C, a little below average but feeling OK in any sunshine.

Frequent showers and perhaps a few longer spells of rain will continue across Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England. There are likely to be a few hailstorms and an odd crack of thunder.

It will still be cold enough to see a little summer snow over the tops of the very highest Scottish mountains, as seen this week.

In the south of the UK, there could be an odd shower over the weekend. However, the weather will be mostly dry.

Brisk north-westerly winds will continue across the northern half of the country with the strongest winds in Scotland gusting above 40mph (64km/h). These winds will hurry the showers across the skies, but will also make it feel chilly.

Southern areas of the country will have much lighter winds.

High levels of pollen are forecast this weekend in parts of England and Wales (very high for parts of south-east England on Saturday), but will remain low for much of Scotland and Northern Ireland.

It is perhaps easier to get caught out with sunburn when the weather is relatively cool rather than when it is warm.

The amount of UV your skin is exposed to has nothing to do with how hot or cold the weather is, but is rather to do with how strong the Sun is.

The Sun is at its strongest in June - therefore in any lengthy spells of sunshine there is a risk of over-exposure. If you plan to be outside for a length of time, it is advisable to think about using some sun cream.