A Saharan dust plume is set to bring warmer temperatures to Edinburgh today, after weeks of rain and snow.
Sunshine is forecast throughout the day, with temperatures rising to a 9C in the mid afternoon before sunset at 6pm.
The odd shower may be possible, the Met Office weather forecasters warned,
Met Office Chief Meteorologist Neil Armstrong said: “For the past week the UK has been in a very cold airmass with temperatures well below average.
"This will change through the weekend as milder air moves in."
Heading into Monday, the Met Office said: "It will be dry and bright with some sunny spells. After a chilly start it will feel pleasant in any sunshine, winds light to moderate from the southwest. Maximum temperature 10 °C."
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But Tuesday will see the rain return, with cloud and heavy rain at times forecast for the rest of the week. It will be brighter with blustery showers on Thursday.
