Ireland today: It will be a cold and frosty start across many areas. There will be lengthy spells of winter sunshine throughout much of the day however there will be a little more cloud in the east. It is expected to stay predominantly dry, but there is the small risk of an isolated shower along the east coast. Light to moderate north-easterly wind. Max temp 3-6°C (37-43°F).
Ireland tonight: Temperatures will drop quickly as the sun goes down and there will be clear skies during the evening. After midnight cloud will spread into the north-west bringing the increasing risk of the odd spot of drizzle. Elsewhere will see clear spells continue through to the morning. Light and variable winds. Min temp -4 to -1°C (25-30°F).
Ireland tomorrow: It will be a clear, cold and frosty start. It will be a fine day with clear blue skies and plenty of winter sunshine. It is expected to stay predominantly dry, although there is the risk of an isolated shower across Leinster. Clouding over in northern Ulster later. Light to moderate east to north-easterly winds. Max temp 4-7°C (39-45°F).
Thursday: Overnight mist will clear to leave it mainly dry with sunny spells but it will cloud over at times throughout the day. Cold. Light north to north-westerly winds. Max temp 5-8°C (41-46°F).
Friday: Another cold day. It will be a dry and bright day with spells of winter sunshine but it will be rather cloudy at times too. Moderate north to north-easterly winds. Max temp 3-6°C (37-43°F).
Saturday: It will be a bright day with some sun and variable amounts of cloud. There is the small risk of the odd shower along the east and south coast. Light north-easterly winds. Max temp 4-7°C (39-45°F).
Sunday: Another mostly dry day but cold with bright and sunny spells. The small risk of a wintry shower. Gentle north-easterly winds. Max temp 3-6°C (37-43°F).
Ireland today: It will be a cold and frosty start across many areas. There will be lengthy spells of winter sunshine throughout much of the day however there will be a little more cloud in the east. It is expected to stay predominantly dry, but there is the small risk of an isolated shower along the east coast. Light to moderate north-easterly wind. 