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National Forecast
07 January 2026 08:31
Today
Mostly cloudy at first today, Wednesday, with outbreaks of rain and drizzle in the west and south, gradually edging northeastwards as the day goes on. A few bright breaks are possible in eastern parts this morning and early afternoon and in the west and southwest towards evening. Cold with afternoon highs of only 2 to 4 degrees generally, but up to between 5 and 8 degrees in west Connacht and parts of Munster. Light to moderate westerly winds, will back southerly but increasing strong and gusty northwesterly along Atlantic coasts later.
Tonight
Rain and drizzle will gradually clear northeastwards early on and it will be mostly dry for a time with just a few showers affecting mainly Atlantic coastal counties. Towards morning, rain and drizzle will move in over parts of the south and southwest. Some mist and fog patches are possible too. Lowest temperatures of 0 to 4 degrees, coldest in the northeast where a slight frost is possible. Light to moderate westerly winds, strong and gusty near northwestern coasts at first, will ease light variable towards morning.
Tomorrow
Thickening cloud along with outbreaks of rain and drizzle will continue to push up over much of the country from the south and southwest on Thursday morning, though parts Ulster will remain largely dry with just a few showers near the west coast. The rain will turn heavy at times near the south coast, potentially turning to sleet and snow over parts of Munster and south Leinster in the afternoon, before clearing eastwards through the late afternoon and evening. Afternoon highs of 2 to 5 degrees with light variable winds Slightly cooler with highs of 2 to 6 degrees, colder in the north in light variable winds, becoming light to moderate northerly in the afternoon, fresh to strong and gusty near the south coast.
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