Weather overview for today is a rare break from the relentless storms brings a dry, bright, and calm day across Ireland. Sunshine will dominate for most, with only a few patches of drifting cloud in the afternoon. A slight risk of an isolated shower in the northwest, but otherwise, expect a settled and crisp winter’s day.

Temperatures will reach 7°C to 10°C, but light winds and clear skies will allow the cold to bite hard after sunset.

Current Weather Overview

National Forecast

A rare, peaceful day with crisp winter sunshine.

• Morning: Cold start, frost clearing, plenty of sunshine.
• Afternoon: Mostly clear skies, with drifting cloud in the northwest.
• Evening: Temperatures fall rapidly after sunset, widespread frost developing.

Tonight’s Forecast

• A brutally cold night ahead.
• Temperatures will plummet to between 1°C and -2°C, with severe frost and ice developing.
• Calm conditions will allow temperatures to drop fast.
• Light winds will make it feel even colder.

Weather Warnings & Advisories

⚠️ Status Yellow – Frost & Ice Warning (Nationwide):

• Temperatures dropping below freezing, with ice forming on untreated roads.
• Hazardous conditions expected overnight and into the morning commute.

⚠️ Sudden Temperature Drop Advisory:

• Rapid cooling after sunset, leading to a sharp frost risk.
• Vulnerable road surfaces could freeze quickly.

Severe Impacts Expected

• Black Ice Alert: Widespread frost and ice will make roads dangerously slippery.
• Severe Overnight Cold: A sharp drop in temperature will be felt after sunset.
• Hard Frost: Everything from car windscreens to pavements will be frozen by morning.

Extended Outlook

The cold snap will continue, with clear skies and sub-zero temperatures persisting overnight. By the weekend, cloud and rain will return, bringing another shift in conditions.

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