Here's what you can expect with today's Latrobe Valley weather

As spring sets in what can locals expect today? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.

Weather forecasts are updated on the hour, sourced from WeatherZone.

Today's forecast is mostly sunny; fresh w'ly winds.

At 5am today, expect a dry day with a dew point of 7.7. The temperature will feel more like a cool 6.9 with a relative humidity of 80 per cent.

The highest expected temperature today is 21, which is 9 degrees lower than yesterday's max.

Today's maximum will be topped on Sunday, but cooler conditions are expected on five of the next six days.

The chance of rain today is 60 per cent.

Showers are more likely tomorrow with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting a high (70 per cent) chance of rain.

The UV index is predicted to be 8. There is a very high risk of harm from sun exposure. Skin can be damaged and burn quickly in today’s conditions. Experts suggest avoiding sun exposure around noon and keeping to the shade. General advice is to use eye protection, sunscreen and cover up.

Winds will be west around 15 km/h in the morning increasing to west around 23 km/h in the afternoon.

Details for the next six days:

Thursday, October 24: Mostly cloudy. Possible shower. Fresh W'ly winds Min - 8. Max - 15.

Friday, October 25: Mostly cloudy. SW winds Min - 7. Max - 16.

Saturday, October 26: Mostly sunny. NW winds tending E'ly Min - 4. Max - 20.

Sunday, October 27: Mostly cloudy. SE winds tending W'ly Min - 9. Max - 25.

Monday, October 28: Mostly cloudy. Clearing shower. Fresh SW winds Min - 8. Max - 18.

Tuesday, October 29: Mostly cloudy. NW/SW winds Min - 6. Max - 21.

The previous Latrobe Valley weather article can be viewed here.