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 cloudy; late shower; e'ly winds.

At 7am today, expect a dry day with a dew point of 9.2. The temperature will feel more like a cool 9.3 with a relative humidity of 96 per cent.

The highest expected temperature today is 27, which is 4 degrees higher than yesterday's max.

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

The chance of rain today is 80 per cent.

Showers are more likely tomorrow with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting a very high (90 per cent) chance of rain.

The UV index is predicted to be 7. There is a high risk of harm from sun exposure. Experts suggest reducing sun exposure around noon, using eye protection, sunscreen and cover up to protect from sunburn.

Winds will be east around 7 km/h in the morning increasing to east around 17 km/h in the afternoon.

Details for the next six days:

Friday, October 18: Mostly cloudy. Showers, heavy at times. E'ly winds tending fresh NW Min - 14. Max - 26.

Saturday, October 19: Mostly cloudy. Clearing shower. Strong W'ly winds Min - 11. Max - 17.

Sunday, October 20: Mostly cloudy. W'ly winds Min - 9. Max - 19.

Monday, October 21: Morning fog patches. Mostly sunny afternoon. Fresh E'ly winds Min - 8. Max - 22.

Tuesday, October 22: Mostly cloudy. E'ly winds tending NW Min - 9. Max - 28.

Wednesday, October 23: Cloudy morning. Mostly sunny afternoon. SW winds Min - 10. Max - 22.

The previous Latrobe Valley weather article can be viewed here.