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16th Nov 2023

Met Éireann predicts frost on the way very soon following mixed forecast

Simon Kelly

Frost November

Frosty one ahead…

Met Éireann have issued their national forecast, predicting frost on the way on Thursday night, November 16.

After the stormy weather over the weekend, we’re in for some slightly weaker but still blustery days throughout the week. The most changeable aspect of the coming week seems to be the temperature, as it drops below freezing on Thursday, before ramping back up to around 14C on Saturday.

The national forecaster’s look ahead for tonight shows a mix of scattered cloud and clear spells with a few showers lingering across parts of the northwest. Lowest temperatures of -1 to 5 degrees, with frost and icy patches possible. Isolated mist patches may form as winds fall light.

Have a look below at the rest of the weekly forecast:

National Forecast

Friday, November 17
A cold and dry start tomorrow, with some sunny spells. Any lingering frost and mist clearing. Cloud will build from the southwest later with rain arriving into the southwest before midday. The rain will extend northeastwards through the course of the afternoon, reaching most areas by evening time. Highest temperatures of 7 to 10 Celsius. Light south to southeast winds will strengthen ahead of the rain increasing strong along coasts.

On Friday night, after a wet and blustery start, the rain will clear northeastwards through the night with clear spells and squally showers following from the west as fresh to strong southeast winds veer south to southwest by morning moderating a bit. Lowest temperatures early in the night of 4 to 8 degrees, rising overnight to be in double figures by morning.

Saturday, November 18
A breezy day Saturday with widespread heavy or thundery showers, merging to longer spells of rain at times. Highest afternoon temperatures of 12 to 14 degrees in fresh southwest winds, stronger near coasts.

On Saturday night showers will continue into the night with longer spells of rain in parts too. Lowest temperatures of 8 to 10 degrees in brisk southwest winds, very strong near some coasts.

Sunday, November 19
Further showers or spells of showery rain are expected on Sunday. Moderate to fresh southwesterly winds at first, veering westerly through the afternoon with some brighter spells coming through. Highest temperatures of 10 to 12 degrees generally.

Monday, November 20
A little cooler by the start of the week as the winds turn to the northwest, very strong and gusty in parts and especially near coasts.

Current indications suggest drier conditions for Tuesday and Wednesday as the winds ease.

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