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David Kent

Ireland weather: Met Eireann forecasts big change in temperatures as cold snap not ruled out

Ireland might not have escaped winter just yet - as temperatures are set to drop as low as -1C in the next few days.

That's according to Met Éireann, which has published its latest weather forecast for the week earlier on Tuesday morning.

Overall, things are looking a lot more settled than we have seen recently, with a consistent period of sun.

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But that will also see a major swing in temperatures once the sun goes down - from 15C to -1C.

Here's the latest update from forecasters:

Tuesday

"Becoming cloudy this morning in Atlantic coastal counties with showery rain in parts there. Dry and sunny to start elsewhere.

"During the afternoon, there will be a mix of cloud and sunny spells as scattered showers develop across the country, some heavy with isolated hail. The evening will be dry for many as showers begin to ease. Highest temperatures of 10 to 13 degrees.

"Lingering showers will die out early tonight becoming dry and clear. Fog will likely form in many areas with calm conditions. Another cold night with a touch of grass frost possible with lowest temperatures of -1 to +3 degrees."

Wednesday

Though things will start foggy tomorrow, it should clear up later in the morning.

Met Éireann says: "Most areas will be dry with sunny spells and just the chance of an isolated shower later. It will however turn cloudier in western areas with some drizzle developing on the coast. Light to moderate southerly breezes, with highs of 11 to 15 degrees.

"A largely dry night with a mix of cloud and clear spells. Cloudiest in the west and southwest where there will be patchy light rain or drizzle near the coast. Lowest air temperatures of 4 to 7 degrees."

Thursday

Thursday will be your typical day in Ireland weather-wise, as the forecast continues: "Thursday will bring well-scattered showers and good sunny spells. Chance of drizzle in the far southwest. Highest temperatures of 13 to 16 degrees with a moderate easterly breeze."

Friday

And we're heading into a weekend of good weather it seems, based on the latest prediction.

Friday will be: "A breezy day with variable cloud cover and some bright periods. Well-scattered showers will feed westwards across the country in moderate to fresh easterly winds. Highest temperatures of 13 to 16 degrees. Showers will become isolated on Friday night with long clear spells developing and lows of 5 to 8 degrees."

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