Explanation of new warning levels

Current Forecast:

Saturday, 31 January 2015 08:24

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Today

Frost clearing this morning.
Cold and windy today with sunny spells and occasional wintry showers, some of snow especially on higher ground. A risk of isolated thunderstorms. Showers will be well scattered in southeastern counties, where it will be mostly dry.
Highest temperatures of just 3 to 6 degrees C. in strong and gusty northwest to north winds.

Tonight

Tonight, wintry showers will continue in Ulster, Connacht and west Munster. They'll turn increasingly to snow as the night goes on. Elsewhere, it will be mainly dry with clear spells. A sharp or severe frost and icy patches will develop in many areas. Lowest temperatures of -3 to 0 degrees with winds gradually easing.
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