22 January 2019 00:03

Tonight

Very cold overnight, with clear spells and showers of rain, hail and sleet. Some snow showers also, mainly over high ground, but possibly at lower levels also, especially in parts of Ulster and Connacht. There is also a risk of thunder, mainly in western and northern coastal areas. Showers will be more isolated in the east and southeast, with good clear spells. Breezy or windy, with moderate to fresh westerly winds overland, strong and gusty on Atlantic coasts. Minimum temperatures minus 2 to plus 2 Celsius, with frost and icy patches in sheltered places.

Tomorrow

Tuesday will be very cold, with bright or sunny spells and scattered showers, some of sleet and snow in the morning, but turning mainly to rain and sleet during the day, with a risk of snow mainly over high ground. Maximum temperatures 3 to 6 Celsius, in moderate to fresh westerly winds, veering west to northwest and gradually easing.