NATIONAL FORECAST

TODAY

The low-pressure system clears to the south-east by lunchtime, with snow possible in Leinster. The afternoon will be more settled with plenty of sunshine and a few wintry showers drifting into Ulster and Connacht from the north. Gentle north-westerly wind. Very cold.

0-3C (32-37F).

TONIGHT

Overnight the temperatures will quickly plummet below freezing for most. Roads will be icy and treacherous in rural areas under clear skies. Ulster and Connacht will have a few wintry showers. Gentle westerly wind.
-1 to 2C (30-36F).

TOMORROW

A fine start for most with bright sunshine across the country, albeit with sub-zero temperatures. Cloud will build in Munster, quickly spreading west into all regions by the mid-afternoon. A band of heavy rain arrives in Munster by late evening. Light westerly wind.

2-5C (36-41F).

REGIONAL FORECAST

Ulster:

This morning begins with very cold temperatures and mostly cloudy skies as a few wintry showers push in from the north. The afternoon brings a mix of sleet and snow, turning to rain by the evening. High 2-5C (36-41F). Tonight, mostly cloudy. Low -1 to 2C (30 to 36F).

Connacht:

A bright but frosty start with sunshine and wintry showers. Drier during the afternoon. Gentle north-westerly winds. High 2-5C (36-41F). Tonight, showers. Low -3 to 0C (27 to 32F).

Munster:

After snow to start, it will become bright with some sunshine, but heavy showers too. Drier and clearer during the afternoon. Very cold again with a moderate north-westerly breeze. High 0-3C (32-37F). Tonight, dry and clear. Low -3 to 0C (27 to 32F).

Leinster:

A fine autumn day, as it will be sunny and dry with most of any cloud breaking up during the morning. Very cold with a moderate north-westerly wind. High 2-5C (36-41F). Tonight, dry and clear. Low -3 to 0C (27 to 32F).

Dublin:

Unsettled at first as snow clears to the south. Then dry with sunshine. Moderate westerly winds. Very cold. High 1-4C (34-39F). Tonight, dry and clear. Low -3 to 0C (27 to 32F).