Blackpool sunshine to give way to afternoon rain before unsettled midweek weather
Blackpool is enjoying a spell of sunshine this afternoon, but the brighter conditions are not set to last.
Light rain is expected to move in from around 3pm today, bringing a damp end to what began as a chilly but bright spring day.
Earlier, the resort saw clear spells develop after a cool and slightly misty start, with temperatures climbing to around 13C.
The Met Office says outbreaks of rain will push in through the afternoon and early evening, although these are expected to remain fairly light locally.
Skies will clear later tonight, leaving a dry but cold night with temperatures dropping to around 2-4C and a risk of patchy frost.
Tuesday will bring a more settled spell of cloud and rain, with patchy outbreaks developing through the day and becoming more persistent into the evening. Conditions will also turn breezier, with highs of around 14-15C.
More unsettled weather is expected on Wednesday, with further rain and stronger winds moving in at times.
The second half of the week looks brighter, with sunny intervals and scattered showers on Thursday and more isolated showers by Friday, although it will remain fairly cloudy.
Temperatures will gradually edge upwards through the week, reaching highs of around 16-17C by midweek, particularly during any sunny spells.
Looking ahead to the weekend, brighter conditions are expected to return, with sunny intervals and temperatures in the low to mid-teens.