Today

Rain, heavy at times, will clear eastern areas this morning and brighter, colder weather will follow to all parts.

Sunny spells and scattered rain or hail showers during the day, with an isolated snow shower possible, particularly on high ground in Ulster and Connacht.

This evening, a more organised band of wintry showers (a mix of rain, hail, sleet and snow) will spread from the west with a risk of thunder.

Cold, with afternoon temperatures of 3 to 7 degrees, in light to moderate west to southwest winds, fresh and gusty along Atlantic coasts.

Tonight

Cold and frosty tonight, with widespread showers of rain, hail, sleet or snow, turning into more prolonged spells at times.

Snow mainly on high ground.

There will also be a risk of isolated thunderstorms.

Showers becoming mostly confined to western and central areas overnight.

Lowest temperatures of -1 to +2 degrees, in moderate to fresh southwesterly winds, strong along coasts.