"to start with" -- just a colloquialism
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HotmaleThe south of Poland will start out sunny, but ...Provided it's clear from the situation that this is part of a weather report, it's fine.
Clive"The day will be sunny to start, but later rain is expected." Sounds awkward to meIn North American language, the expression may sound awkward, but it is correct formal English here in London.