January cold arrives in Dublin - but 'uncertainty' remains for weekend
The January cold has firmly and immediately arrived in Dublin this morning. Early risers in the capital have a chilly start to this morning after temperatures dropped down to just -3C overnight. And while it will be a clear day in Dublin, it's not set to get much warmer, with temperatures of just 3-5C expected. It will remain mostly dry and cold as afternoon turns to evening, with temperatures expected to fall to as low as -3C tonight again, with the possibility of fog and freezing fog developing. Friday will also remain clear and dry, but Saturday and Sunday could see rain, sleet, and snow hit the country, according to Met Eireann. Here is what their forecast is saying for the next few days: Overview: Remaining cold with generally dry and bright conditions at first. Possibly turning more unsettled at the weekend with the chance of rain, sleet and snow. Friday: It'll be frosty to begin tomorrow morning with a few isolated fog patches possible. The frost and any fog will clear to leave another cold day, but it'll be dry and sunny again. Highest temperatures of just 3 to 5 degrees in mostly light to moderate westerly or variable breezes. Friday night: Staying cold and mainly dry with clear spells. Scattered showers will continue near west and north coasts. Lowest temperatures of -3 to +1 degrees, with widespread frost and some ice forming once again. Mist and fog patches will develop also in a light southwesterly breeze. The weekend: There is a good deal of uncertainty in the forecast for the weekend. Current indications suggest that it will stay cold with an area of low pressure steering rain across the country later Saturday. This rain may turn to sleet or snow in places, with further outbreaks of rain, sleet and snow possible through Saturday night and Sunday, alongside strong winds. However, it is possible that this system will remain to the south of us, allowing a continuation of the drier, clearer conditions. Early next week: Cold conditions are likely to continue into next week with further wintry showers possible For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage. Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
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