An Arctic blast is set to bring freezing temperatures as forecasters have warned of snow next week.
Met Eireann has warned of sleet and snow at the start of next week as temperatures will drop "well below freezing". Meanwhile, an independent forecaster predicted snow showers and possible heavier falls could engulf the country.
Weather Alerts Ireland said on Facebook: "From the weekend it will get colder with cold northerly Artic air expected to push over Ireland making temperatures drop. Overnight temperatures are set to be well below freezing with day temperatures struggling in the single digits if that. This combined with the windchill will make it feel baltic.
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"Snow showers are expected next week with a chance of heavier falls later in the week as low-pressure systems possibly push in from the Atlantic and meet this cold air..... but there is lots of uncertainty on this and it is too far away to tell when and where."
Today will be largely dry with isolated sunny spells and light showers. The highest temperatures will be around 6 to 8 degrees.
Tonight will be mainly dry and cloudy and temperatures will drop to as low as 0 to +2 degrees.
Tomorrow will be mainly dry with a few brighter breaks and isolated light showers. Temperatures will be between 5 and 7 degrees.
While there is no further forecast for Dublin, here's what Met Eireann's national outlook says:
Saturday night
"Saturday night will continue mainly dry with just isolated light showers. Lowest temperatures zero to plus 2 degrees in light westerly winds.
Sunday
"Sunday will see little or no change, mainly dry but showers a little more frequent, especially in the north. Temperatures in the afternoon of 7 or 8 degrees with light to moderate northwesterly breezes.
Sunday night
"Sunday night lowest temperatures will be 2 or 3 degrees with light winds. It will be mainly dry and where skies clear temperatures will fall below freezing.
Monday
"A freshening northerly wind on Monday will bring rain southwards over the country, introducing colder conditions. Day time temperatures of 5 or 6 degrees in the north, still 7 or 8 degrees further to the south, and then falling through the second half of the day as the rain moves southwards.
"Monday night will be very cold with temperatures dropping well below freezing.
Tuesday
"Tuesday will be a cold day with the chance of any showers turning to sleet and snow on hills and mountains."
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