Sunshine returns to Blackpool before wet and windy conditions hit again this weekend
After a week of hail, heavy rain and strong winds across the Fylde coast, the weather in Blackpool is set to turn brighter - but the improvement may be short-lived.
Today will begin cloudy with outbreaks of rain, but conditions are expected to steadily improve through the day as brighter spells spread from the north.
Temperatures will reach around 11C, with sunny intervals developing into the afternoon. However, blustery showers are likely to move in by the evening.
Clearer skies overnight will allow temperatures to fall sharply, with a risk of frost developing by dawn, particularly in rural areas where lows could dip to around -1C.
Saturday will bring a mix of sunshine and heavy showers, with a band of rain moving through in the morning before giving way to sunny intervals and isolated downpours.
Gusty westerly winds will make it feel noticeably colder, with maximum temperatures of around 9C. There is also a small chance of hill snow inland.
Despite the brighter spells, more unsettled weather is set to return as the weekend continues.
Sunday is expected to see more persistent and heavier rain moving across the region, accompanied by strong winds and possible gales at times.
Looking ahead to early next week, conditions are forecast to remain changeable, with a mix of cloud, occasional rain and some sunny intervals.
Temperatures are expected to gradually recover, reaching highs of around 12-13C by midweek, bringing a milder feel compared to recent days.