Today:

Some parts of the region will be rather cloudy at first although there will be some sunshine, mainly in Cornwall and southern parts of Devon, Dorset and Somerset. Cloud gradually clears during the day with most places sunny this afternoon. Maximum temperature 8 °C.

Tonight:

Clear skies at first this evening in all parts of the Southwest, but with cloud spreading into eastern counties by midnight, then across all but far western Cornwall by dawn. Minimum temperature -3 °C.

Thursday:

Western parts are likely to become mostly sunny during the day, whilst further east it remains cloudier, but still with some sunny spells. Maximum temperature 9 °C.

Updated: 0343 on Wed 10 Mar 2010