Today

Cold today with persistent and at times heavy rain, and some snow on higher ground. Blustery northwest winds to start the day, but freshening this afternoon.

Highest temperatures 5 to 8 degrees Celsius.

Tonight

Cold and frost tonight with rain developing after midnight, possibly some sleet or wet snow in parts.

Overnight lows of 0 to 3 degrees Celsius and some fog

Weather warnings

Rainfall Warning for Connacht, Donegal, Clare, Cork, Kerry and Limerick

(status yellow)

Further falls of heavy rain today, tonight and into Saturday, turning to wet snow in parts temporarily.

Another 30 to 40mm of rainfall, with greater totals on some higher ground. (valid until 12pm)

Weather Advisory for Ireland (status yellow)

Cold and very unsettled weather will continue right over the weekend.