“We are expecting very cold and frosty nights, particularly over the weekend, with a chance of some wintry showers. Temperatures are expected to range from -1 to +3 degrees with some frost and icy roads likely. The pattern will remain much the same into the weekend although temperatures are likely to fall to -3 degrees in some areas over Saturday night. Lingering frost is expected on Sunday when temperatures are not expected to climb above 5 degrees. Monday and the rest of next week is forecast to remain cold and largely dry although with some showers continuing to drift in from the north.

Source: The Irish Times January 01, 2026 15:12 UTC