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Met Éireann warns of 'freezing' conditions as cold snap to bring -1C ... (Sunday World)

Met Éireann has warned of near freezing temperatures this week as weather across the country takes a chilly turn.

As a result, Wednesday will feel much cooler despite being sunny and bright. It will be a cold and frosty evening with lowest temperatures of -1 to +3 degrees, according to the national forecaster. The national forecaster predicts a change to colder conditions from Tuesday night after a period of mild weather.

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Ireland weather: Cold snap set to return tomorrow as Met Éireann ... (Independent.ie)

It will be mostly cloudy today with patchy light rain and drizzle, Met Éireann has forecast.

Highest temperatures will range between 8C and 11C but feeling cooler in moderate to fresh north to northwest winds. Afternoon temperatures will range between 6C and 9C but it will feel colder in the brisk northwest wind. Highest temperatures will range between 9C and 12C in moderate south to southwest winds.

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Ireland weather: Met Éireann warn of 'only real weather threat' and ... (Irish Mirror)

Met Éireann is predicting a calm and mild end to the month as the UK wait on a Siberian snow blast.

Highest temperatures of 10C to 13C with moderate south to southwest winds” Temperatures will fall close to freezing after rain clears with potential for some frost or ice. More persistent rain however will develop in the west in the afternoon, and track eastwards over the country through the evening and early night. [Ireland](https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/?recirculation_test=true) feeding in an easterly airflow however it will be a well modified airmass and slightly above average temperatures are expected across much of the country and it will remain on the dry side especially in the west. Overall cloudy with limited sunny spells. [they do see one "weather threat" on the horizon](https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/exact-timeline-potential-beast-east-29237957?recirculation_test=true) but it's just not snow. Winds will turn westerly too," the national forecaster says. Drier elsewhere with more isolated drizzle patches. The predicted snowfall in early March [bringing some of the white stuff to their shores](https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/ireland-snow-alert-met-eireann-29253404) in the first week of March. [could see the winter weather last well into March](https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/weather-expert-temperatures-plummet-ireland-29248122?recirculation_test=true). [could herald a return for the Beast from the East](https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/met-ireann-forecasting-warmer-weather-29240648?recirculation_test=true), with a polar vortex blasting freezing arctic air towards Europe.

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Met Eireann: Dull, damp few days for Cork ahead of big temperature ... (Cork Beo)

After a good few days of mild weather, we're in for a change as Met Eireann forecasters are predicting the mercury to take a dip below freezing this week.

A wet start to Tuesday night but the showers should clear eastwards with just a few scattered patches of rain following. A good few dry spells forecast too with highest temperatures of 11 to 13 degrees. Staying mild overnight in temperatures of 9 or 10 degrees.

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Met Eireann give weather update as temperature drop set to hit the ... (JOE)

The balmy February weather Ireland has been experiencing is set to come to a shuddering halt. Met Eireann says that the mild weather will be short-lived.

"Temperatures will fall close to freezing after the rain clears with potential for some frost or ice." Whilst temperatures are set to rise to an unseasonal high of 14 degrees, Met Eireann says that the mild weather will be short-lived. The forecaster said: "This morning will be largely dry under mostly cloudy skies, although there will be some spots of drizzle.

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Met Éireann: Winter will return on Tuesday with 'noticeably colder ... (Yay Cork)

It will be mostly cloudy in Cork for the remainder of today, Monday, with just limited bright or sunny spells, patchy drizzle, mist and highs of 11 to 13 ...

Afternoon temperatures will range 6 to 9 degrees but it will feel colder in the brisk northwest wind.” Many areas will be dry with some sunshine to begin on Thursday, but cloud will tend to increase from the northwest during the morning bringing patchy outbreaks of rain and drizzle. More persistent rain will develop during Tuesday afternoon, with highest temperatures of 9 to 12 degrees but “turning colder from Tuesday evening, with the risk of night-time frosts returning.”

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Met Eireann pinpoints exact day wintry showers and subzero ... (Dublin Live)

Ireland will enjoy a few more days of mild temperatures before the mercury plummets leading to bitterly cold conditions.

Afternoon temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees with light northwesterly winds. Highest temperatures of 10 to 13 degrees with moderate south to southwest winds. It will be cold and frosty with lowest temperatures of -1 to +3 degrees. Lowest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees with light or moderate southwest winds. A Met Eireann forecaster said: "Monday will be mostly cloudy with scattered outbreaks of light rain or drizzle, mainly affecting Ulster and Connacht. The national forecaster has warned of heavy rain and hail with the mercury plunging to as low as -1 degree mid-week.

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Ireland weather: Met Eireann give snow update as they pinpoint ... (RSVP Live)

Forecasters have had mixed opinions on what conditions the Sudden Stratospheric Warming will bring, but while temperatures will plunge Met Eireann doesn't ...

Today will be cloudy with patchy rain, but there will be sunny spells in parts of the country. The showers will become frequent in western areas towards dawn, turning heavy with hail and a risk of isolated thunderstorms. Maximum temperatures around 7 to 9 degrees with frosty nights." These winds can weaken the Jet Stream, bringing higher pressure as a result. Fuel Allowance payment, double child benefit and more](https://www.rsvplive.ie/news/irish-news/who-eligible-spring-cost-living-29229717) [Petrol and diesel cars will be banned as new law confirmed](https://www.rsvplive.ie/news/irish-news/petrol-diesel-cars-banned-new-29220567) [Next round of cost of living measures to be 'considerably less' and focus on the vulnerable](https://www.rsvplive.ie/news/irish-news/next-round-cost-living-measures-29256799)

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Met Eireann forecast as experts pinpoint exact date of arctic weather ... (Galway Beo)

After a period of warm spring weather, Ireland is set to experience wintry weather again as Met Eireann forecast freezing temperatures, hail, fog, frost and ice ...

A cold day with sunshine and widespread blustery showers, some heavy possibly with hail. Wet early on Tuesday night but rain will clear into the Irish Sea with clear spells and scattered showers following overnight. Highest temperatures of 10 to 13 degrees with moderate south to southwest winds. Overall cloudy with limited sunny spells. Drier elsewhere with more isolated drizzle patches. Mostly dry and cloudy this morning, although there will be isolated drizzle.

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Met Eireann forecasts windy weather ahead of overnight Dublin drizzle (Dublin Live)

Conditions will be cloudy this Sunday, with moderate to fresh winds expected by the afternoon.

Highest temperatures of 10 to 13 degrees with moderate south to southwest winds Wet early on Tuesday night but rain will clear into the Irish Sea with clear spells and scattered showers following overnight. Lowest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees with light or moderate southwest winds. Highest temperatures of 12 to 14 degrees. Cloud will persist into the evening, with patchy light rain and drizzle kicking in later tonight. Highest temperatures during the daytime range from 12 to 14 degrees.

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Ireland weather: Met Eireann predicts mild conditions today but ... (Independent.ie)

Today will be largely dry with some scattered showers ahead of a change to colder weather from mid-week, according to Met Éireann.

Largely clear with light winds on Wednesday night with a few wintry showers near western and northern coasts. Wednesday will be a cold day with sunshine and widespread blustery showers, some heavy possibly with hail. Monday will be a dull or damp day for the west and northwest with further outbreaks of rain or drizzle.

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Temperatures to plunge as Met Eireann warn of 'blustery showers' (FM104)

They warned 'wintry showers', freezing temperatures, hail and fog is on the way, leading to frost and ice at times next week. The meteorological service has ...

“Currently Friday is looking to bring a mix of cloud and sunny spells, with a few showers in mostly light winds. It will be cold and frosty with lowest temperatures of -1C to 3C “Wet early on Tuesday night but rain will clear into the Irish Sea with clear spells and scattered showers following overnight.

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Met Eireann Pinpoint Possible Return To Night-Time Frost (Extra.ie)

Met Eireann are predicting moderate winds to start the week off, with a colder turn expected as well as evening frost returning over the week.

Lowest temperatures predicted by Met Eireann of -1 to 3 degrees with frost and icy patches forming. Heading into Monday night, the evening will be mainly dry with a few patches of light rain and drizzle lingering. Wednesday afternoon temperatures will range from 6 to 9 degrees, with the northwest feeling colder. Tuesday will see some brief sunny spells, but generally cloudy with the odd drizzle. Highest temperatures of 11 to 13 degrees, with moderate to fresh southwest winds. Met Eireann notes that the 'best of the limited sunny spells' will be across the east and southeast.

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Cork weather: Met Éireann advise of 'noticeably colder' conditions ... (Echo Live)

According to the latest forecast from Met Éireann, today will be a predominantly dry day across Munster with just some patchy drizzle and mist at times. The ...

Wednesday will be a “noticeably colder day” across the country with sunshine and widespread blustery showers. The current national forecast states that it will turn colder from tomorrow evening, with the risk of night-time frosts returning. The relatively mild weather we’ve been experiencing over the past few weeks is to come to an end tomorrow evening with “noticeably colder” conditions set to move in.

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Irish weather to take a turn for the worst, Met Éireann warns (Her.ie)

The forecaster said: "This morning will be largely dry under mostly cloudy skies, although there will be some spots of drizzle. The best of any sunny spells ...

"Temperatures will fall close to freezing after the rain clears with potential for some frost or ice." Whilst temperatures are set to rise to an unseasonal high of 14 degrees, Met Éireann says that the mild weather will be short-lived. The forecaster said: "This morning will be largely dry under mostly cloudy skies, although there will be some spots of drizzle.

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Ireland weather: Cold snap set to return tomorrow as Met Éireann ... (Independent.ie)

It will be mostly cloudy today with patchy light rain and drizzle, Met Éireann has forecast.

Highest temperatures will range between 8C and 11C but feeling cooler in moderate to fresh north to northwest winds. Afternoon temperatures will range between 6C and 9C but it will feel colder in the brisk northwest wind. Highest temperatures will range between 9C and 12C in moderate south to southwest winds.

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Cork weather: Met Eireann forecasts big blast of winter with snow ... (Cork Beo)

We should escape the worst of it here on the south coast but the mild spell is going to end.

Maximum temperatures around 7 to 9 degrees with frosty nights. Scattered outbreaks of rain and drizzle look likely to feed down from the north on Thursday night. Afternoon temperatures will range 7 to 9 degrees with light to moderate northwest breezes. The showers will become frequent in western areas towards dawn, turning heavy with hail and a risk of isolated thunderstorms. Some of the showers will be heavy with hail and a risk of isolated thunderstorms, and a few may turn wintry over hills and mountains, especially towards evening. Winds will veer light to moderate west to northwest with the passage of the rain. Lows of 5 to 8 degrees Celsius in light to moderate southwest breezes. Thursday: Many areas dry with some sunshine to begin on Thursday, but cloud will tend to increase from the northwest during the morning bringing patchy outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Wednesday: Wednesday will be a noticeably colder day with sunshine and widespread blustery showers. More persistent rain will develop along the west coast during the afternoon, spreading eastwards during the evening. Winds will decrease light to moderate later. Mostly cloudy but mainly dry tonight with just a few patches of light rain or drizzle.

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Dublin weather: Temperatures to plunge below zero as Met Eireann ... (Dublin Live)

The national forecaster has warned of heavy rain and hail and have forecast the mercury to drop to -1 on Wednesday night. Today it will remain relatively mild ...

"Many areas dry with some sunshine to begin on Thursday, but cloud will tend to increase from the northwest during the morning bringing patchy outbreaks of rain and drizzle. "Afternoon temperatures will range 6 to 9 degrees but it will feel colder in the brisk northwest wind. "Lowest temperatures of -1 to +3 degrees with frost and icy patches forming. "Wednesday will be a noticeably colder day with sunshine and widespread blustery showers. Tonight will be mostly dry and cloudy tonight with just occasional clear intervals. It will be mostly cloudy in the capital with occasional drizzle and some brief sunny spells.

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Freezing temperatures with hail and thuderstorms on the way as Met ... (Offaly Express)

Freezing temperatures, hail and thuderstorms are on the way for Ireland this week as Met Eireann forecasts wintry weather for a number of days. According .

Afternoon temperatures will range 6 to 9 degrees but it will feel colder in the brisk northwest wind. The showers will become frequent in western areas towards dawn, turning heavy with hail and a risk of isolated thunderstorms. Lowest temperatures of -1 to +3 degrees with frost and icy patches forming. Wednesday is set to be a noticeably colder day with widespread blustery showers and temperatures staying as low as six degrees in places. Highest temperatures of 9 to 12 degrees in moderate to fresh south to southwest winds, veering northwesterly as the rain clears.2 More persistent rain will develop in the west during the afternoon, and this rain will track eastwards over the country through the evening and early nighttime hours.

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Temperatures to plunge as Met Eireann warn of 'blustery showers' (Limerick's Live 95)

They warned 'wintry showers', freezing temperatures, hail and fog is on the way, leading to frost and ice at times next week. The meteorological service has ...

“Currently Friday is looking to bring a mix of cloud and sunny spells, with a few showers in mostly light winds. It will be cold and frosty with lowest temperatures of -1C to 3C “Wet early on Tuesday night but rain will clear into the Irish Sea with clear spells and scattered showers following overnight.

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Short, sharp, shock of winter weather Met Éireann forecasts tumbling ... (Leinster Express)

Met Éireann is forecasting a short sharp blast of winter weather that includes frost, hail and event thunderstorms. In its latest weather prediction, Met...

Scattered outbreaks of rain and drizzle look likely to feed down from the north on Thursday night. The showers will become frequent in western areas towards dawn, turning heavy with hail and a risk of isolated thunderstorms. Afternoon temperatures will range 7 to 9 degrees with light to moderate northwest breezes. Some of the showers will be heavy with hail and a risk of isolated thunderstorms, and a few may turn wintry over hills and mountains, especially towards evening. Highest temperatures of 9 to 12 degrees in moderate to fresh south to southwest winds, veering northwesterly as the rain clears. More persistent rain will develop in the west during the afternoon, and this rain will track eastwards over the country through the evening and early nighttime hours.

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Met Eireann warns of hail and thunder as mercury to drop to near ... (Dublin Live)

An independent Irish weather forecaster also gave an update on the possibility of a Beast from the East 2 as temperatures are set to fall.

Highest temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees with a light to moderate northwesterly wind. "Mostly cloudy and dry, with just patches of light rain near northern coasts. It will become cloudier through the day and a few light showers will develop. Tomorrow will be cold with sunshine and scattered blustery showers. "Showers will become isolated early on Wednesday night, leaving mostly dry and clear conditions. However, independent forecaster, Alan O'Reilly of Carlow Weather said the cold snap won't linger for too long.

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Met Eireann forecast as 'winter has returned' with hazardous ... (Galway Beo)

The cold weather will last a few days but it is not all bad news as weather experts ensured the colder air will clear Irish skies from the rain. Alan O'Reilly ...

Highest temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees with a light to moderate northwesterly wind. It will become cloudier through the day and a few light showers will develop. Cold with frost and possibly ice, as temperatures drop to between -1 and +3 degrees. Cloud will increase in the northwest towards morning though, bringing in a few more showers. Rain will develop in the west early this afternoon and will move east through the rest of the day. He said: “Longer range weather model trends don’t show any great support for prolonged cold with temperatures up next week.

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Ireland weather: Met Eireann pinpoints arrival of rain, hail and ... (Irish Mirror)

Long way out yet but this could become a trend and if high sets up there then the risk of colder start to March really increases"

Mostly cloudy and dry, with just patches of light rain near northern coasts. Dry with light winds and sunshine at times. Cold with frost and possibly ice, as temperatures drop to between -1 and +3 degrees. Cold by night with widespread frost likely. Highest temperatures of 9 to 12 degrees with moderate to fresh and gusty southerly winds. Thursday morning will be mostly dry with sunny spells. Wet and breezy early tonight with moderate to fresh southerly winds. Cloud will increase in the northwest towards morning though, bringing in a few more showers. [Highest temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees](https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/met-ireann-forecasting-warmer-weather-29240648?recirculation_test=true) with a light to moderate northwesterly wind. Rain will clear eastwards overnight and will be followed by clear spells and scattered showers, some heavy and possibly of hail. [It will become colder too, with minimum temperatures of -1 to +3 degrees](https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/weather-expert-temperatures-plummet-ireland-29248122?recirculation_test=true), so frost and ice are possible. Rain will develop in the west early this afternoon and will move east across the country, not reaching the east until late evening.

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