Met Eireann's latest long-range forecast has given an indication of what weather Ireland can expect up until the middle of February.
The 30-day forecast is a mixed bag with two weeks of good conditions on the way before an airflow brings a big change to the weather over the following fortnight.
Dry and settled conditions are expected in the days ahead, albeit with freezing conditions and some frost.
The mercury will drop below zero on several nights this week as high pressure establishes itself over the country.
This high-pressure system is set to persist for another few weeks and into February with above-average temperatures on the way.
Here's what Met Eireann says we can expect for the rest of January and until mid-February:
Week 1: January 21 to January 27
High pressure will be the main influence of our weather for week 1. This indicates dry and settled conditions with precipitation amounts well below average for this time of year.
Mean air temperatures are expected to be average over the south and southeast of the country, however encroaching cloud will keep mean air temperatures slightly above average over the north and northwest. Frost and fog are likely to feature at night.
Week 2: January 28 to February 3
High pressure extending from the mid Atlantic will continue to influence our weather in week 2. Dry and settled conditions will continue for week 2 with mean air temperatures expected to be slightly above average for this time of year.
Precipitation amounts are expected to be below average for most of the country with the exception of the very north of the country where rainfall will be average or slightly above. Frost and fog are also likely to continue to be a feature of our weather.
Week 3: February 4 to February 10
Uncertainty in the forecast increases as we move into week 3, with current indications suggesting that high pressure will slip away to the south introducing a west to southwest airflow.
This in turn will allow fronts to affect the north and west of the country with precipitation totals expected to be slight above average. Mean air temperatures will continue be slightly above average. Forecast confidence will be low as high pressure declines.
Week 4: February 11 to February 17
By week 4, the centre of the high pressure looks set to pull away towards the continent, with a southwesterly airflow becoming established over the county. This will introduce more unsettled conditions from the Atlantic with above average precipitation amounts expected. Mean air temperatures will continue to be slight above average for the period.
