IT'S a dry and bright but cold start to Boxing Day with rain to come in the afternoon and possibly even some snow.

Heavy rain showers will come in from the southwest, along with sleet, but most of the day will be bright and dry with some welcome sunny spells and highs of 6 °C.

Any snow that falls tonight will likely be confined to the hills, while all showers will be accompanied by strong winds, and temperatures could drop to 0 °C.