Oldham warmer than Ibiza with 19C spring heat

Oldham residents are in for a rare treat today as spring sunshine pushes temperatures to 19C-warmer than holiday hotspot Ibiza. The Met Office predicts clear blue skies and no rain, with the warmest part of the day between 2pm and 5pm. It's the kind of weather that makes you want to ditch the office and head to Alexandra Park or grab an ice cream from Grandpa Greene's in Diggle.

Tomorrow will bring more of the same warmth, though cloud cover will start to build by late afternoon. But don't get too comfortable-Thursday brings a sharp change with temperatures dropping to 13C and heavy rain expected around 1pm, just in time to ruin your lunch plans. The wet weather continues into Friday, though the weekend looks slightly drier with Saturday offering some respite from the rain.

This sudden warmth is a welcome break from the typical April showers we've been enduring. Local gardeners will be pleased to get some proper sunshine for their spring planting, while parents might finally be able to let the kids play outside without bundling them up in coats. Just remember to enjoy it while it lasts-British weather being what it is, we'll likely be back to complaining about the cold by next week.