Ireland is set for a mixed bag of weather conditions this week as outbreaks of rain spread across the country along with some sunny spells in places.
Over the weekend Met Eireann forecast snow to arrive on high ground. However, this week will see a dramatic turnaround in conditions.
The national forecaster has pinpointed what weather is to be expected as people take to the streets to celebrate St Patrick's Day for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic.
The south and east will see the best of the conditions as sunny spells peak through the clouds, with occasional showers also predicted.
A forecaster said: "Some showers tomorrow and again on Wednesday but apart from that very little rainfall showing on weather models for next 7-10 days. We could see a nice settled spell for rest of month".
Here is a more detailed look at this week's forecast.
Monday, March 14
Monday will get off to a cloudy start with outbreaks of rain spreading eastwards, but a dry morning for much of Munster with some sunshine.
Sunny spells will develop elsewhere through the morning as rain clears. Becoming largely dry with just light, well-scattered showers.
Highest temperatures of 9 to 12 degrees.
Tonight will be dry and cold under clear skies. Frost and mist patches will form in generally light southerly breezes.
Lowest temperatures of -2 to +2 degrees.
Tuesday, March 15
A dry and cloudy start for most of the country tomorrow with the best chance of any bright weather in the east.
Rain and drizzle will slowly push into western coastal areas through the morning and spread across the country's western half through the day.
It will be a mainly dry day further east. Highest temperatures generally of 7 to 10 degrees with light to moderate southerly winds, winds fresher in Atlantic counties.
It will be a cloudy to overcast night with outbreaks of rain or drizzle in light variable winds.
A clearance will develop in western areas later in the night.
Wednesday, March 16
Cloudy and damp conditions are expected on Wednesday, with rain and drizzle to start in most areas.
Drier and sunnier weather in the west will extend eastwards through the morning, brightening up in eastern counties later in the afternoon.
Scattered showers will also follow.
Highest temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees in light to moderate northwest winds.
A dry and clear night with light winds to start. However, cloud will thicken from the west overnight, with some showery rain moving in off the Atlantic overnight.
Thursday, March 17
St. Patrick's Day will bring a mix of well-scattered showers with dry and sunny periods.
The longest dry spells will be in the south and east. Highest temperatures of 9 to 12 degrees with moderate to fresh southwest winds.
Becoming dry on Thursday night with long clear spells and light southerly winds. Lows of 2 to 5 degrees.
Friday, March 18
Friday currently looks to bring plenty of dry weather with sunny spells.
Cloud will build a little during the day, with some drizzle possible in the south.
Highs of 9 to 12 degrees. Breezy at times with moderate to fresh southerly winds.
