TODAY 

Cloudy in many areas today with outbreaks of rain and drizzle over the southern half of the country.

Rain and drizzle will clear eastwards in the afternoon.

Drier further north with some sunny spells and a few showers in the northwest.

Highest temperatures of 6C to 8C with light variable or northerly breezes.

TONIGHT

Becoming dry in most areas tonight with just a few scattered wintry showers in western areas overnight.

A cold night with lows of -3C to 1C with widespread frost and icy stretches.

Winds will be light variable or northerly with some mist patches.