There are fears of flooding in the UK as rain moves in and rising temperatures spark a rapid thaw of the snow and ice which built up in the past fortnight.
The Environment Agency has warned there is a risk of surface water and river flooding this weekend across England and Wales.
The agency has issued around 15 warnings, mostly in the South West, and about 80 less serious flood alerts, mainly in the south, the Midlands and Wales.
Warnings mean flooding is expected and immediate action is required, while alerts signify floods are possible.
A spokesman said: "Emergency teams from the Environment Agency will be out in force throughout the weekend to shore up defences, monitor river levels and clear blockages from watercourses."
The Met Office has also issued a severe weather warning about possible localised flooding in many parts of the country on Sunday, and the public should be aware of potential disruption to travel.
Forecasters are predicting up to 50mm of rain on Saturday over high ground.
And temperatures will steadily rise above freezing before reaching more than 10C in the south on Sunday.
Sky News Weather Presenter Isobel Lang said: "During today much of eastern England and eastern Scotland will be fine but rather chilly, with some good sunny spells. This evening and tonight it will turn wet and windy with snow thawing rapidly. It will be mild.
"Across Western Scotland, western England, the Midlands and Wales there will be a few showers but many places should be dry and sunny.
"Through the afternoon, cloud will increase from the west bringing outbreaks of rain by to most places by evening. Winds will strengthen too bringing in mild air overnight and leading to the rapid thaw of snow.
"Around 30 to 50mm (two inches) of rain is possible over high ground exposed to the strong southerly wind. Some local flooding is possible."
She added: "Sunday will see rain and strong, gusty winds clearing eastern Britain followed by sunshine but scattered blustery showers."
Forecasters are predicting a very wet spell through the latter part of Monday and through Tuesday.
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