The start of the week gave the region a real taste of springtime, with wall-to-wall sunshine and warmer temperatures .
While there is likely to be no repetition of those scenes today, the good news is that the brighter conditions are set to continue for the rest of the week.
Today will be largely dry with occasional sunny spells, but more cloud than on Monday. However, it will feel pleasant in any sunshine with a light breeze, with a maximum temperature of around 11C.
It is forecast to stay largely dry and cloudy tomorrow, although bright spells are likely at times.
For the rest of the week, the weather is due to warm up again. Thursday and Friday will remain generally dry with light breezes and a mixture of cloud and sunny spells.
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The Met Office forecasts it will turning cooler through the weekend with a spell of rain possible Saturday.
