Met Eireann’s forecast indicates chilly weather for Cork, with frost expected. Clear skies and calm conditions will follow, but temperatures will remain low.
It will be cold, especially in Munster, where temperatures may drop below zero at night. Expect clear and calm conditions, with some heavy showers mixed in. Typical early February weather, really.
As the week goes on, a high-pressure system will settle over Ireland. This means clearer skies and calm weather, but it will still be cold at night. Great for stargazing, though! Daytime temperatures will mostly stay in single digits, with frost and fog likely in some areas.
Here’s what to expect for Munster today, Tuesday, February 4th. The day starts wet with rain, clearing to the southeast by late morning. After that, sunshine and showers will follow, with some heavy showers and possible hail. Expect highs of 8 or 9 degrees and fresh winds.
Tonight will be mainly dry with long clear spells. Showers will become isolated and mostly stay near the coast. Temperatures will drop to between -1 and +3 degrees, with frost forming.
Tomorrow, Wednesday, February 5th, will be mostly dry with good sunshine. A few light showers may pop up near the west coast. Highs will again be around 8 or 9 degrees with light breezes.
Looking ahead, the rest of the week and weekend will be largely dry as high pressure takes over. It will get colder at night, with frost expected.
Wednesday night will be clear and cold, with lows between -2 and +2 degrees. Thursday will be mostly dry and sunny, but it may get cloudier in the southwest. Highs will be 7 to 10 degrees.
Friday will also be dry with some sunny spells. Expect highs of 6 to 8 degrees, but it will be cold at night with lows between -3 and +1 degrees.
Saturday and Sunday will be mostly dry with some clouds and sunny spells. It will be cold, with highs of 4 to 8 degrees and lows of -2 to +2 degrees, leading to frost.
Early next week will stay cold and mainly dry, with daytime temperatures of 4 to 7 degrees. Nights will be chilly with frost and possibly some mist or fog.
