The cold snap which has seen temperatures plunge to well below zero is to finally come to an end - with warmer conditions on the way. People across the region have been left shivering in recent weeks, facing continued chilly warnings for snow, ice and freezing temperatures.
Some areas have seen snow while other roads have become impassable due to black ice. But there is some good news on the way for those keen to see the end of the icy conditions.
Milder conditions - and some rain - is on the way, but not for a few days yet. Today will continue to feel cold with freezing fog in some areas. But there will be plenty of winter sunshine for those wanting to wrap up warm and head out.
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Tonight will also see temperatures plummet to a bone chilling -4C, but cloud is likely to move in overnight which will see the mercury climb and perhaps bring some drizzle to some areas. Frosts are still possible overnight next week but things are due to turn milder.
The Met Office said: "The cold spell will come to an end later this week and through the weekend across western areas, where it will turn milder and windier with some rain at times." According to its long-range weather forecast, temperatures between Monday, January 23 and Wednesday, February 1 are "likely to be close to or slightly above average overall, especially further northwest."
Between February 2 and February 16, the last of the cold weather is expected to be 'short-lived', with the Met Office adding: "Temperatures likely to be around or slightly above average, with any colder spells being short-lived."
Not quite sunglasses and shorts weather yet, but it's a start.
South West England weather forecast
Many areas sunny today, but freezing fog lingering in places.
Today:
Frosty at first, then a dry and sunny day for most. However freezing fog may locally persist in eastern areas into the afternoon. Feeling chilly, especially where any fog lingers. Maximum temperature 8C.
Tonight:
Dry and mostly clear this evening, with another frost developing for most. Cloud gradually spilling eastwards overnight, possibly bringing some patchy drizzle by the morning, mainly in the west. Minimum temperature -4C.
Sunday:
Cold and frosty at first for some, especially in eastern areas. Often cloudy skies with occasional brighter spells, these most likely in the east. Patchy rain in some western areas. Maximum temperature 8C.
Outlook for Monday to Wednesday:
Mostly dry with brighter periods on Monday, then cloudier with rain and drizzle in places on Tuesday and Wednesday. Rather chilly with overnight frosts at first, slowly turning milder later.
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