Snow and ice to be replaced by wind and rain as country thaws.From Saturday to Monday the weather is forecast to turn milder, with wet and windy conditions expected through the weekend and into next week.The heaviest rain is expected on Sunday - with 30mm to 50mm falling widely and the potential for peaks of 80mm to 100mm over hills, the forecaster said.

Snow and ice to be replaced by wind and rain as country thaws.From Saturday to Monday the weather is forecast to turn milder, with wet and windy conditions expected through the weekend and into next week.The heaviest rain is expected on Sunday - with 30mm to 50mm falling widely and the potential for peaks of 80mm to 100mm over hills, the forecaster said.