DRY weather is taking a hold over the country over the next few days, but with that is coming some chilly temperatures.
Weather bosses have confirmed that there will be “plenty” of dry weather and sunshine hitting this week.
However, they have warned that along with this, there will be “sub-zero” temperatures also on the way.
This morning has shown this to be true as black ice is appearing in some areas.
Alan O’Reilly from Carlow Weather said: “A chilly morning here in Carlow with some black ice on car.
“Mainly dry today with good sunny spells for most.”
Met Eireann’s Mark Bowe has explained why exactly this type of weather is appearing this week.
He has said that due to the jet stream over the coming days, Ireland’s weather is being strongly influenced and bringing high pressure over the the country.
DRY CONDITIONS
He said: “The weather over the next few days you’ll be glad to hear is going to be fine and dry with plenty of sunshine as well.
“Lots of lovely clear skies during the day to help take the edge off our final month of winter.
“Our good friend the jet stream is playing a major part. It’s running very strong over the next few days and while you may think this is a bad thing, our weather is more influenced by where we are positioned in relation to the jet.”
Mark added that due to this, we can expect dry weather and sunshine to peak through.
He continued: “So staying on the southeastern flank of a strong jet will result in high pressure building over you and thankfully for the next three days, that’s exactly where we are.
“With high pressure in charge now to finish out the week, we can expect plenty of fine and dry weather with good sunshine through the day.
“Naturally coastal parts will see a touch of cloud at times, but this kind of weather should take us into the weekend.”
COLD SNAP ON THE WAY
However, the good stretch of weather is bringing some downfalls as there will also be frost and ice along with low overnight temperatures.
He added: “The only drawback is of course under clear skies at night, the earth loses its natural insulation because remember clouds act like duvets.
“So from tonight onwards we can expect plenty of sub-zero temperatures at night with plenty of frost and icy patches.”
THIS WEEK’S FORECAST
Today will be largely dry and bright with some light winds and temperatures of 7C to 10C, before turning colder overnight and “temperatures will fall quickly after sunset” to lows of 1C to -2C.
Thursday will then see a similar day with temperatures of 6C to 9C as cloud drifts in to Munster and Connacht before temperatures again dropping to -1C to 2C, as well as frost and ice possible.
Friday will then start out cold but dry amid 6C to 9C before dry conditions continue into the night, with temperatures dropping to 0C to -3C.
WEEKEND WEATHER
The weekend will become more cloudy with light rain possible on Saturday evening and colder again with temperatures of 3C to 7C.
Sunday will stay mostly dry with some outbreaks of rain and temperatures rising to 5C to 8C.
