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Michelle Cullen

Ireland weather: Met Eireann warn of dangerous driving conditions as forecaster gives potential for snow in coming days

Ireland is set for another mild week as weather remains settled over the coming days.

However, Met Eireann has warned that mist and fog will be seen across the country in the early morning, so motorists are advised to drive with care.

The north and northwest will see the worst of the conditions as rain becomes heavier later in the week, although sunny spells will continue to break through as it clears east.

Snow looks unlikely this week. However, a forecaster has warned that a wintery spell could be yet to arrive as the meteorological Winter continues.

They said: "Not to start that debate again but the meteorological season of Winter doesn't end until the end of February so we still have over a month of Winter ahead.

"Not saying it will be cold and snowy but February is often the month with highest risk of snow in Ireland."

Joggers in the snow and cold conditions on Baggot Street this evening (Collins Agency, Dublin)

Here is a more detailed look at this week's weather.

Today, January 25

This morning any mist or fog patches will clear, and other than some well scattered outbreaks of light rain or drizzle, it will be a mostly dry and cloudy start.

Some sunny spells will break through as the day goes on. Highest temperatures of 6 to 10 degrees in a light southerly or variable breeze.

Tonight will be mainly dry with a mix of cloud and clear spells. Patchy mist and fog will form in light southwest breezes along with some frost in places as lowest temperatures dip to between -1 and 4 degrees.

Wednesday, January 26

Any mist or fog will lift early on Wednesday, leaving a mostly dry morning with a mix of cloud and some bright spells.

Outbreaks of rain will develop in the northwest during the afternoon, gradually extending southeastwards during the evening.

Highest temperatures of 8 to 11 degrees.

Thursday, January 17

Any remaining patchy light rain will clear east in the morning with drier and bright conditions extending countrywide by afternoon, with some nice spells of sunshine developing.

Highest temperatures of 9 to 11 degrees as mostly moderate westerly winds veer northwesterly.

It will be mainly dry and chilly on Thursday night with some clear spells. Lowest temperatures of -1 to +3 degrees in light variable winds with frost and fog developing.

Friday, January 28

Cloud will increase on Friday morning with outbreaks of light rain or drizzle, most frequent in the west.

Highest temperatures of 10 to 12 degrees in light to moderate south to southwest winds.

Outbreaks of rain will continue overnight, with the heaviest and most frequent falls in the west of the country.

It will become milder overnight with lowest temperatures of 8 to 10 degrees in moderate to occasionally fresh southwest winds.

Saturday, January 29

Cloudy with outbreaks of rain, heaviest and most frequent in the north and west.

After a very mild start with highest temperatures of 8 to 14 degrees, it will become cooler as the day progresses in moderate to fresh southwest winds.

Sunday, January 30

A bit of uncertainty for Sunday, with the potential for a period of wet and blustery conditions.

After a mostly cloudy start, a band of wet and windy conditions will sweep across the country during the afternoon, with the heaviest rainfall over the country's north.

Highs of 9 to 12 degrees in fresh and gusty westerly winds.

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