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Justin Kelly

'High pressure' update from Met Éireann is good news but night-time temperatures to plummet

A high pressure system over Ireland will deliver fairly dry weather for the week ahead, according to Met Éireann.

It's not all good news as night will turn colder with temperatures dipping below zero, bringing some frost and foggy patches to many parts of the country.

There is no sign of a Beast from the East but from Sunday, night will be "chilly," according to the national forecaster.

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In their latest forecast, Met Éireann says it will be "a chilly night tonight [Sunday] and partly cloudy with clear spells in dry conditions. Easterly winds will ease light or become near calm. Lowest temperatures of -1 to +4 degrees with patches of frost forming away from eastern and southern coasts."

Beyond that, they say things will remain "fairly settled as high pressure will be positioned near Ireland bringing mostly dry weather."

It will be "rather cold at times with the chance of some frosty nights."

They added: "Little change tomorrow [Monday], dry with a mix of cloud along with some sunny periods. Afternoon highs ranging from 6 to 9 degrees in light to moderate east or southeast breezes."

Here is Met Éireann's forecast for the rest of the week:

Monday night : Cloud will break up in some areas on Monday night although there will be some patchy outbreaks of light rain or drizzle at times near the east coast. Low temperatures will fall back to between -1 and +3 degrees generally in very light northeasterly or variable winds, and some icy stretches can't be ruled out. Some mist and fog patches too.

Tuesday : The best of the sunny spells on Tuesday will be in the morning, although it will be mostly cloudy in Leinster where there is the chance of some patchy light rain or drizzle. It will generally turn cloudier across the country in the afternoon with limited bright spells. Highest temperatures of 7 to 9 degrees in mostly light or moderate northeast winds.

Tuesday night : Mostly dry on Tuesday night with early cloud gradually giving way to some clear spells with some patchy rain or drizzle possible at times in the southeast. Lowest temperatures of -1 to 4 degrees, coolest in the northwest with some frost possible in light northeasterly breezes.

Wednesday : Similar to Tuesday, with best of the bright spells away from the east coast in the morning. Cloud will bubble up across the country through the afternoon, and while it will be mostly dry, a few patches of rain and drizzle are possible, mostly in the south and east. Highest afternoon temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees in moderate easterly winds.

Wednesday night : Mostly dry with a mix of cloud and clear spells and just a slight chance of some patchy drizzle along the east coast. Lowest temperatures of -2 to 3 degrees in light easterly winds with some frost forming, however moderate to fresh onshore winds will hold temperatures a little milder along eastern fringes.

Further Outlook : Remaining mostly settled and fair through the end of the week and for next weekend too with a mix of cloud and clear spells along with highs of 6 to 8 degrees in mostly light breezes or calm conditions. Frost forming by night under clear breaks. Some fog patches expected too.

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