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M.T. Cranium · 07-03-2019 8:44am

Thursday, 7 March, 2019

Forecasts for Ireland

TODAY ... Windy and cold with showers, some of them wintry on higher terrain in west and north. Winds west to northwest 50 to 80 km/hr. Highs 5 to 8 C.

TONIGHT ... Gradual clearing, cold, some frost likely in eastern and northern counties. Lows -2 to +3 C.

FRIDAY ... Increasing cloud, windy, outbreaks of rain (5-10 mm likely). Winds south to southwest 60 to 100 km/hr. Highs 7 to 9 C.

SATURDAY ... After a rather mild overnight period with southwest winds, turning colder in stages during the day, temperatures in the range of 7 to 9 C at first then 4 to 7 C by afternoon, strong westerly winds 60 to 100 km/hr. Wintry showers developing.

SUNDAY ... Windy and cold with wintry showers, winds westerly 50 to 80 km/hr, lows near 2 C and highs 5 to 8 C.

MONDAY ... Windy, rain at times, somewhat milder by late in the day, highs 7 to 10 C.

TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY will then turn colder again with strong west to northwest winds and passing wintry showers. Highs 4 to 7 C.

OUTLOOK ... A milder interval will follow near end of next week, but that won't last too long before it then turns cold again. In any case, the dominant theme for the next ten days appears to be a steady moderate to strong westerly wind and frequent rain sometimes turning wintry over higher ground especially.

My local weather turned cloudy on Wednesday with a somewhat milder high of about 3 C (still below average for here), and a light sleety wet snow is falling now, expected to accumulate to a few centimetres by mid-day.

M.T. Cranium · 08-03-2019 7:38am

Friday, 8 March, 2019

Forecasts for Ireland

TODAY ... Rain developing, lasting for about three to six hours and producing about 10-15 mm, with rather strong south to southwest winds of 50 to 80 km/hr. Highs about 9 C north to 11 C south. Some dry intervals as winds shift more to southwest by late afternoon.

TONIGHT ... Another interval of rain then turning colder, temperatures steady near 7 C falling gradually after midnight to reach lows near 3 C.

SATURDAY ... Windy and cold with passing wintry showers, winds westerly 50 to 80 km/hr, some higher gusts around west coast by evening. Highs 5 to 8 C.

SUNDAY ... Breezy to windy, cold, wintry showers. Winds westerly 40 to 70 km/hr. Lows near -2 C and highs near 6 C.

MONDAY ... Windy, rain and strong south to southwest winds, temperatures somewhat milder near 10 C although feeling rather cold due to the strong winds of 70 to 100 km/hr.

TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY will become colder again with strong west to northwest winds, wintry showers, highs only 4 to 7 C.

Somewhat milder towards THURSDAY 14th, but temperatures sliding down one more time after that, starting to recover to more normal mid-March values just about in time for St Patrick's Day.

My local weather produced a bit of sleety snow in the morning, only 1-2 cms accumulated, and a slow thaw has begun with the high on Thursday reaching 3 C.

M.T. Cranium · 09-03-2019 8:10am

Saturday, 9 March, 2019

Forecasts for Ireland

TODAY ... Wintry showers and cold westerly winds in parts of the north and central counties, but mostly rain showers for the south. Highs about 6 C north to 9 C south. Winds westerly 50 to 80 km/hr, decreasing by afternoon and evening.

TONIGHT ... Rain or sleet will turn to snow over parts of the north, and then by morning also across parts of the inland south. This rain-snow situation may be divided by elevation at first but the snow will eventually begin to appear at lower elevations by morning. Lows 1 to 3 C.

SUNDAY ... Outbreaks of snow or sleet with some accumulations of 3 to 5 cms possible, most likely in the midlands, inland north and southeast away from coasts and larger towns. Cold, with a strong westerly wind redeveloping during the day. Highs only 4 to 7 C.

MONDAY ... Turning somewhat milder in strong south to southwest winds, rain becoming heavy at times, winds gusting to 90 km/hr. Morning lows 1 to 3 C and afternoon highs 8 to 11 C.

TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY will become much colder again with mixed wintry showers and some falls of snow again on higher terrain at least, possibly lower down at times. Highs each day 5 to 8 C and morning lows near -1 C. Winds west to northwest 50 to 80 km/hr except stronger in Ulster and north Connacht on Tuesday, 70 to 110 km/hr.

THURSDAY and FRIDAY of next week will turn milder briefly with highs near 12 C.

It will then turn quite cold for weekend of 16th-17th with that cold spell also relenting after about two days, so in general a bit of a roller-coaster ride for temperatures but always on the windy side and frequently wet, sometimes wintry.

My local weather on Friday was mostly cloudy with sunny breaks, and widespread light snow showers that were mostly "virga" over the valleys, while it looked to be snowing on the nearby peaks. The high was about 2 C. I believe we have been continuously below normal in temperature here since the 2nd of February.

M.T. Cranium · 10-03-2019 8:16am

Sunday, 10 March, 2019

Forecasts for Ireland

TODAY ... Outbreaks of rain or sleet will turn to snow especially over inland areas of Connacht and west Ulster later this morning, some accumulations of 2 to 5 cms possible there. Mixed wintry showers more likely further east and south. Strong westerly winds developing, 50 to 80 km/hr for most, 70 to 110 km/hr near Atlantic coasts. The combination of wind, snow and cold temperatures could make for some local winter storm conditions in some parts of the north and west. Highs 4 to 7 C.

TONIGHT ... Windy and cold with passing wintry showers, lows -2 to +2 C. Winds westerly 50 to 80 km/hr.

MONDAY ... Sleet turning to rain, somewhat milder by late in the day, south to southwest winds 70 to 110 km/hr, highs near 10 C. About 10 to 20 mm rain expected.

TUESDAY ... Windy, colder again with wintry showers, some snow possible on hills. Temperatures steady 4 to 7 C. Winds west to northwest 50 to 80 km/hr, but stronger in coastal north and west, gusts to 110 km/hr there.

WEDNESDAY ... Partly cloudy, isolated wintry showers, lows near -2 and highs near 7 C. Not quite as windy although still breezy.

THURSDAY ... Briefly milder, highs near 12 C, rain by late in the day, strong westerly winds resuming.

FRIDAY ... Windy and turning colder, wintry showers, highs near 7 C.

OUTLOOK ... The roller coaster ride will continue with Saturday quite cold, Sunday 17th a bit milder and Monday 18th milder again. Following that, a milder pattern should develop for the last third of the month and the colder intervals should stop interrupting the normal progress towards spring (for a while anyway).

My local weather on Saturday was mostly cloudy but dry, as snow showers once again formed over nearby mountains but stayed over the peaks mostly. The high was about 4 C. We are not losing much snow cover yet but some melting has begun.

M.T. Cranium · 11-03-2019 8:44am

Monday, 11 March, 2019

Forecasts for Ireland

ALERT for strong winds tonight, Tuesday into early Wednesday, peak gusts Tuesday night could exceed 120 km/hr.

TODAY ... A few brighter intervals this morning, isolated wintry showers dying out for a while, then sleet on higher ground, rain elsewhere, any sleet turning to rain by late afternoon, somewhat milder by late in the day, south to southwest winds 70 to 110 km/hr, highs near 10 C. About 10 to 20 mm rain expected.

TONIGHT ... Strong southwest winds 70 to 110 km/hr, rain ending, turning colder after midnight. Temperatures steady 8 to 11 C most of the night, falling sharply before sunrise to 1 or 2 C. Winds veering westerly and easing slightly.

TUESDAY ... Windy, colder again with wintry showers, some snow possible on hills. Temperatures steady 4 to 7 C. Winds west to northwest 50 to 80 km/hr, but stronger in coastal north and west, gusts to 110 km/hr there. Feeling very cold in the wind, about -1 C.

TUESDAY NIGHT ... Strong gales or storm force winds expected during the first half of the overnight period with only a slight moderation later on, winds west-northwest 80 to 130 km/hr in exposed coastal areas of Ulster and Connacht, 70 to 110 km/hr most other regions. Expect at least an orange level alert with this, possibly red in some parts of the northwest. Note that this wind direction can make fairly good progress inland through north-central counties even towards central Leinster. With the gales, some driving rain or sleet showers likely, temperatures steady around 3 to 5 C, feeling more like -2 C in the wind.

WEDNESDAY ... Partly cloudy, isolated wintry showers, lows -1 to +3 C and highs near 7 C. Not quite as windy although still some gusts above 80 km/hr all day. Winds backing to west-southwest later in the day.

THURSDAY ... Briefly milder, highs near 12 C, rain by late in the day, strong westerly winds resuming.

FRIDAY ... Windy and turning colder, wintry showers, highs near 7 C. There may be an interval of strong wind gusts in the evening around northern coasts.

OUTLOOK ... The roller coaster ride will continue with Saturday quite cold, Sunday 17th a bit milder and Monday 18th milder again. Following that, a milder and more seasonable weather pattern should develop for the last third of the month and the colder intervals should stop interrupting the normal progress towards spring (for a while anyway). This milder interval will still bring an average amount of rainfall.

My local weather on Sunday was sunny, feeling rather mild but air temperatures were only about 3 or 4 C, ice and snow remaining untouched in the shade and slowly thawing in the sun.

M.T. Cranium · 12-03-2019 7:47am

Tuesday, 12 March, 2019

Forecasts for Ireland

TODAY ... Storm "Gareth" will build up gradually to very strong west to northwest winds peaking late afternoon and evening with speeds of 80 to 130 km/hr expected in exposed coastal north and west, 70 to 110 km/hr in most other areas. Very cold in the strong winds, with passing squally or wintry showers, some snow likely on higher terrain. Highs 4 to 7 C, feeling like -1 C. A few places on the east and south coast might not be quite as wintry with longer sunny breaks and some slightly lower wind speeds at times.

TONIGHT ... Very windy and cold, sleet or wet snow in some areas, rain closer to sea level, winds staying 80-120 km/hr until about midnight then slowly easing in north and west coastal storm zone, and easing from 70-110 km/hr elsewhere, but not by that much, so it will be quite windy by morning still, lows -1 to +3 C. Risk of coastal flooding around Donegal Bay and possibly some other places on west coast.

WEDNESDAY ... Partly cloudy, passing showers, some continuing wintry, and rather cold. Winds easing a bit to westerly 50-80 km/hr. Highs about 8 C.

THURSDAY ... Breezy, milder, rain at times, some partly cloudy to overcast dry intervals mostly in the south, winds westerly 50-80 km/hr. Lows near 4 C and highs near 12 C.

FRIDAY ... Overcast, rain at times, strong southwest winds possible by late in the day near south coast where rain will become heavier and more persistent overnight into Saturday (ending as sleet or snow on some hills). Highs near 9 C.

SATURDAY ... Windy, colder, wintry showers or intervals of sleet or snow, highs 4 to 7 C.

SUNDAY 17th will continue rather cold although moderating with some partly cloudy intervals and only isolated showers, highs 8 to 10 C.

OUTLOOK ... Milder from Monday 18th onward, with more normal mid to late March weather, sometimes reaching 13-15 C range, and rarely lower than 10 C by day. There will be occasional rain in this spell, no prolonged dry spells although a few dry days during the last third of the month.

My local weather on Monday was overcast and cold with snow arriving late in the day, and rather windy at times, highs only about +1 C, and some accumulation of snow already (3 or 4 cms), but it does appear that we are going to see a moderation of our long cold spell soon.

M.T. Cranium · 13-03-2019 7:17am

Wednesday, 13 March, 2019

Forecasts for Ireland

TODAY ... Partly cloudy, strong winds gradually easing to moderate westerly 50-80 km/hr, passing showers, some with hail or thunder. Highs about 8 C.

TONIGHT ... Breezy, outbreaks of light rain, lows 3 to 7 C.

THURSDAY ... Breezy, milder, intervals of light rain mostly in north and central counties, highs 11 to 13 C.

FRIDAY ... Partly cloudy to overcast, rain developing late in the day, spreading into south and west. Highs near 10 C.

SATURDAY ... Rain may end with an interval of sleet or wet snow in some central and northern counties, but it will stay milder in the southeast with highs near 11 C. Otherwise temperatures will fall in most other regions from overnight readings around 5-8 C to the 2-5 C range before recovering slightly. Winds south to southwest 40 to 70 km/hr to the south of the track of low pressure, veering to west then northwest later in the day (this will happen in the morning hours in Connacht and west Ulster, mid-day in Munster and the midlands).

SUNDAY ... Breezy to windy, rather cold again, mixed wintry showers at first, then more isolated rain showers, as temperatures gradually recover to about 8 C.

MONDAY and NEXT WEEK will bring milder weather and it may be a more persistent spell with highs of 13 to 16 C likely.

My local weather on Tuesday was overcast, snow ended by sunrise with only a slushy accumulation, then the day was rather cold but a slow thaw has commenced more from the higher sun angle than any actual warmth in the air mass, highs of about 2 or 3 C. We are looking forward to milder weather here next week as well.

M.T. Cranium · 14-03-2019 8:25am

Thursday, 14 March, 2019

Forecasts for Ireland

TODAY ... Breezy and milder with rain becoming light and patchy for the mid-day period, then resuming with heavier outbreaks mostly in central and northern counties this evening, winds southwest to west 40 to 70 km/hr. Highs 11 to 13 C. About 10-15 mm further rain likely.

TONIGHT ... Rain rather heavy at times in the north, clearing after midnight, somewhat colder in northern counties. Lows 3-5 C north to 7 C in the south.

FRIDAY ... Overcast, mild, or in the north turning milder again, then rain developing towards late afternoon spreading into the south and west. Winds generally light southerly becoming moderate southwest in Munster by late afternoon. Highs near 10 C.

SATURDAY ... Early morning rain could turn to sleet and then snow on some higher ground in north, from Mayo to central Ulster, to the north of the track of low pressure. To the south, it will stay milder and continue to rain until late morning. All areas will then see a rapid fall in temperatures (arriving later in the southeast) and morning highs of 7 to 10 C will be replaced by late afternoon readings of 4 to 7 C, possibly lower over fresh snow cover (which could be 3 to 7 cms on some higher parts of north Connacht and Ulster). Winds veering to northwest with the colder air, 40 to 70 km/hr.

SUNDAY (St Patrick's Day) ... Bright and cold to start the day with isolated wintry showers in a moderate northwest wind. Partly cloudy and somewhat more moderate by afternoon. Lows -2 to +2 C and highs 6 to 9 C.

NEXT WEEK appears quite mild and generally dry with just a few intervals of light rain with weak frontal passages and these confined mostly to the north. Highs will be in the 13 to 16 C range. Following that, a more active spell by the weekend of 23rd-24th with stronger winds and intervals of heavy rain, but not turning much colder with that, and staying relatively mild the following week (11 to 14 C would be the early estimate on temperatures then).

My local weather on Wednesday was partly cloudy to overcast although with some decent sunny breaks at times, and the high about 4 C. We are looking forward to a significant warming trend here as well (next week). Meanwhile, a blizzard developed over the central to northern plains states with very strong winds, heavy snow falling from Denver northeast into Nebraska. This is heading well north of the Midwest towards the upper Great Lakes region. Mild and breezy ahead of this storm for most of the eastern U.S.

M.T. Cranium · 15-03-2019 7:41am

Friday, 15 March, 2019

Forecasts for Ireland

TODAY ... Overcast, mild, moderate southwest winds and patchy light rain or drizzle, turning heavier in the south and west by late afternoon, as winds also pick up to 50-80 km/hr at times. Highs near 11 C.

TONIGHT ... Rain will spread across the country and some northern inland locations will see a mixture of sleet and wet snow at times, but otherwise it will remain quite mild over most areas with lows near 10 C.

SATURDAY ... Rain continuing heavy at times across the east and south, breezy to windy and temperatures steady near 10 C until a strong cold front passes by early afternoon. Hail or thunder possible at that time, followed by gusty west to northwest winds 60 to 100 km/hr, and rapidly falling temperatures. Further north, a mixture of rain, sleet and wet snow during the morning with some accumulations on hills, then wintry showers and cold northwest winds, temperatures steady 2 to 4 C and possibly falling a bit lower where snow covers the ground. The rainfall totals during the event will be 20-30 mm with local spot flooding, and some potential in the north for 2-5 cm snow cover on some higher terrain by Saturday morning. Follow the progress of the event on the storm thread, snow is only likely to the north of the track of low pressure which is looking like Mayo to central Ulster.

SUNDAY (St Patrick's Day) ... Bright and cold to start the day with isolated wintry showers in a moderate northwest wind. Partly cloudy and somewhat more moderate by afternoon. Lows -2 to +2 C and highs 6 to 9 C.

MONDAY ... Mostly cloudy, milder, breezy with occasional drizzle or light rain, patchy and mainly confined to north and west. Lows near 5 C and highs near 11 C.

TUESDAY to THURSDAY will be quite mild and generally dry with a slight risk of light rain at times in the northwest. Highs will reach 13 to 16 degrees and nights will be relatively mild also.

FRIDAY of next week will bring an end to this mild spell with rain and gusty winds. SATURDAY 23rd will turn colder again briefly (8 C) but then seasonably mild weather will resume for most of the last week of the month, possibly not quite as mild as this coming week but in the normal 12 to 14 C range.

My local weather on Thursday was overcast with some sun getting through layers of mostly higher cloud, and slightly milder at 4 C. We are looking to add a degree or two every day for about a week now which will allow our snow cover to evaporate into the dry air rather than running off, melt so far has been insignificant but the depth of our snow has decreased by this process of sublimation. The nearby hills are still covered in over 25 cms but the valleys are losing their snow cover quite rapidly now.

M.T. Cranium · 16-03-2019 7:40am

Saturday, 16 March, 2019

Forecasts for Ireland

TODAY ... Rather mild and wet in all areas for the morning hours, temperatures steady around 11 or 12 C. About 10-15 mm further rainfall likely, although it will be reduced to 1-3 mm drizzle near the south coast. A sharp cold front will develop and sweep east across the country from late morning in western counties to mid-afternoon in the east. This may produce some squally showers with hail and perhaps thunder. Winds south to southwest 50 to 80 km/hr will veer rapidly to westerly 60 to 100 km/hr, then drop off gradually before turning more northwesterly as much colder air arrives. Temperatures this afternoon will drop gradually at first, then more rapidly towards evening.

TONIGHT ... Windy and cold with mixed wintry showers, some accumulations of wet snow on higher terrain mostly in western counties including west Munster and most of Connacht, west Ulster. Winds northwest 50 to 80 km/hr, lows -1 to +2 C.

SUNDAY 17th ... Bright and cold to start the day with passing wintry showers in some areas, then more rain than wintry types of precipitation in any afternoon showers, but some hail and thunder possible, although some long dry intervals should develop especially away from the Atlantic coasts. Highs 7 to 9 C.

MONDAY ... Mostly cloudy, occasional drizzle or light rain, milder. Overnight temperatures near 6 C and highs near 11 C.

TUESDAY ... Partly cloudy, outbreaks of light rain more confined to north and quite mild, highs near 13 C.

WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY will be very mild with some sunshine each day, fog or mist patches, highs 14 to 16 C.

FRIDAY ... Increasing cloud, rain by evening, highs near 12 C.

FURTHER OUTLOOK ... Dry and somewhat colder again next weekend (23rd-24th), highs around 8 to 10 C and a return of frosts at night in some rural areas. However this will be followed by relatively mild weather most of the following week with highs back up to around 13 C.

My local weather on Friday was overcast with brief glimpses of the sun through higher cloud layers, dry with light sleet showers appearing over nearby mountains but staying there with little cloud movement or wind, highs about 5 C.

M.T. Cranium · 17-03-2019 8:05am

Sunday, 17 March, 2019

Forecasts for Ireland

TODAY ... Bright and cold to start the day with passing wintry showers in some areas, then by afternoon, any further showers will be more rain than wintry, but with some hail and thunder possible; however, some long dry intervals should develop especially away from the Atlantic coasts with partly cloudy skies. Highs 7 to 9 C. Moderate west to northwest winds will add some chill especially this morning.

TONIGHT ... Variable cloud, rather cold at first but with a milder trend after midnight, drizzle or light rain at times, temperatures steady around 2 to 4 C then rising slightly.

MONDAY ... Mostly cloudy, occasional drizzle or light rain, milder. Highs near 11 C.

TUESDAY ... Partly cloudy, outbreaks of light rain more confined to north and quite mild, highs near 13 C.

WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY will be very mild with some sunshine each day, fog or mist patches, highs 14 to 16 C.

FRIDAY ... Increasing cloud, rain by evening, highs near 12 C. Rather windy in parts of the north and west (southwest 60 to 90 km/hr).

FURTHER OUTLOOK ... Dry and somewhat colder again next weekend (23rd-24th), highs around 8 to 10 C and a return of frosts at night in some rural areas. However this will be followed by relatively mild weather most of the following week with highs back up to around 13 C and possibly higher in western counties.

My local weather was pleasantly milder with hazy sunshine on Saturday, and a high near 8 C. Our snow is fading away more by evaporation than melting. We also have 15 C temperatures predicted for mid-week here.

M.T. Cranium · 18-03-2019 6:56am

Monday, 18 March, 2019

Forecasts for Ireland

TODAY ... Mostly cloudy, occasional drizzle or light rain, moderate westerly winds 40 to 60 km/hr. Highs 11 to 13 C.

TONIGHT ... Overcast, occasional drizzle, lows near 6 C.

TUESDAY ... Morning drizzle should clear to partly cloudy skies and quite mild by afternoon, highs 13 to 15 C.

WEDNESDAY ... Partly cloudy, hazy and very mild. Lows near 7 C and highs 14 to 17 C.

THURSDAY ... Some rain across north during the morning, gradual clearing later, continued mild especially in the south and east, highs 12 to 16 C.

FRIDAY ... Increasing cloud, rain by afternoon and evening, highs near 12 C.

SATURDAY ... Clearing, somewhat colder with temperatures steady near 8 C.

SUNDAY ... Sunny intervals, lows -2 to +1 C with some frost, and afternoon highs 8 to 10 C.

OUTLOOK ... The following week will see a return to milder weather with highs back into the 13 to 16 C range.

My local weather on Sunday was sunny and mild, highs near 10 C (felt warmer than that in the sun). Higher elevations around here still have a 20-30 cm snow cover but valleys are beginning to lose most of their lying snow except that in the shade now. Clear outside now with a waxing gibbous moon (so they say).

M.T. Cranium · 19-03-2019 7:56am

Tuesday, 19 March, 2019

Forecasts for Ireland

TODAY ... Morning drizzle should clear to partly cloudy skies and with moderate southwest breezes it will become quite mild by afternoon, with perhaps some patchy drizzle remaining over some parts of the north and west, with highs 13 to 15 C.

TONIGHT ... Rather cloudy, mild, lows near 7 C.

WEDNESDAY ... Partly to mostly cloudy, hazy and very mild. Lows near 7 C and highs 13 to 16 C.

THURSDAY ... Some rain across north during the morning, gradual clearing later, continued mild especially in the south and east, highs 12 to 16 C.

FRIDAY ... Increasing cloud, rain by afternoon and evening, highs near 12 C.

SATURDAY ... Morning cloud and rain will gradually yield to clearing skies, turning somewhat colder with temperatures steady near 8 C.

SUNDAY ... Sunny intervals, lows -2 to +1 C with some frost, and afternoon highs 8 to 10 C.

OUTLOOK ... The following week will see a return to milder weather with highs back into the 13 to 16 C range.

My local weather on Monday was once again sunny all day with mild highs of about 12 C. Some even warmer readings were reported in other areas of the province that have less snow around, and even here it felt a bit warmer than the shade thermometer readings.

M.T. Cranium · 20-03-2019 7:13am

Wednesday, 20 March, 2019

Forecasts for Ireland

TODAY ... Partly to mostly cloudy, some longer sunny intervals inland south, hazy and very mild with highs 13 to 16 C.

TONIGHT ... A few intervals of light rain or drizzle in the north, mostly cloudy but dry further south, mild, lows 7 to 10 C. Any breaks in the overcast will allow a glimpse of the full moon.

THURSDAY ... Some rain across north during the morning, gradual clearing later, continued mild especially in the south and east, highs 12 to 16 C.

FRIDAY ... Increasing cloud, rain by afternoon and evening, lows 4 to 7 C and highs near 12 C. Moderate southwest winds 50 to 70 km/hr developing.

SATURDAY ... Morning cloud and patchy light rain will gradually yield to clearing skies, turning somewhat colder with temperatures steady near 8 C. There may be isolated afternoon showers near northwest coasts in 30-50 km/hr westerly winds.

SUNDAY ... Morning lows -2 to +1 C with some frost, then mostly sunny, cool but with light winds a reasonably pleasant day with afternoon highs 8 to 10 C.

MONDAY ... Hazy sunshine, another slight frost followed by 10-13 C daytime temperatures, light winds.

OUTLOOK ... The following week will see a return to milder weather with highs back into the 13 to 16 C range. When April begins, the current guidance suggests it will turn quite cold for about a week.

My local weather has continued glorious with sunshine, calm winds and highs close to 10 C here, and much warmer away from this valley where there might be less snow to influence the outcome. Highs reached 24 C in some parts of the province.

M.T. Cranium · 21-03-2019 7:51am

Thursday, 21 March, 2019

Forecasts for Ireland

TODAY ... Cloudy with a few intervals of hazy sunshine in the south and central counties, quite mild again with highs 14 to 17 C. Patchy light rain or drizzle mostly confined to Ulster and even there just trace amounts likely.

TONIGHT ... Partly cloudy, breezy, mild, rain arriving towards morning, lows 5 to 10 C.

FRIDAY ... Windy with intervals of rain (5-10 mm on average), clearing rather rapidly after mid-day, winds south to southwest 50 to 80 km/hr becoming moderate westerly later. Highs about 12 C but temperatures falling steadily by late afternoon.

SATURDAY ... Clear and cold to start with some local frost, lows -3 to +2 C. Some sunshine more frequent in central counties with areas of cloud to both south and north, and possibly a bit of light rain near south coast from a disturbance passing off to the south. Cool, highs only reaching 8 to 10 C.

SUNDAY ... Morning frosts, sunshine for most during the day, lows -3 to +2 C and highs 10 to 12 C.

MONDAY ... Variable cloud north and east but frequent sunny intervals south and west. Lows -2 to +4 C and highs 10 to 13 C.

OUTLOOK ... Mild and dry with highs 13 to 16 C most of next week. Gradually increasing cloud on weekend of 30th-31st leading to rain by Sunday afternoon or evening (into late 31st and early 1st of April). Turning a bit colder in early April.

My local weather continues perfectly clear with highs near 10 C and slight frosts at night, feeling a lot warmer than that in the calm sunshine and the air is so dry that remnant snow is just evaporating into it. Sleet or wet snow is developing for inland parts of the northeastern U.S. and New England may get a measurable amount of snow on this first full day of spring. (spring equinox was on the 20th).

M.T. Cranium · 22-03-2019 6:32am

Friday, 22 March, 2019

Forecasts for Ireland

TODAY ... Cloudy and rather windy with intervals of rain (3-7 mm on average), clearing rather rapidly after mid-day, winds south to southwest 50 to 80 km/hr becoming moderate westerly later. Highs about 12 C but temperatures falling steadily by late afternoon to around 7 or 8 C.

TONIGHT ... Clear intervals, although somewhat more cloud near north and south coasts. Lows -3 to +2 C with some frosts developing in parts of the midlands.

SATURDAY ... Clear and cold to start with some local frost, lows -3 to +2 C. Some sunshine more frequent in central counties with areas of cloud to both south and north, and possibly a bit of light rain near south coast from a disturbance passing off to the south. Isolated showers may also form in the northern cloud. Generally dry for most places in between though. Cool, highs only reaching 8 to 10 C.

SUNDAY ... Morning frosts, sunshine with cloudy intervals for most during the day, lows -3 to +2 C and highs 10 to 12 C.

MONDAY ... Variable cloud north and east but frequent sunny intervals south and west. Lows -2 to +4 C and highs 10 to 13 C.

OUTLOOK ... Mild and dry with highs 13 to 16 C most of next week. Somewhat cooler near east and south coasts due to onshore sea breezes. Gradually increasing cloud on weekend of 30th-31st leading to rain by Sunday afternoon or evening (into late 31st and early 1st of April), and becoming a bit cooler in early April (9-11 C).

My local weather produced a fifth consecutive sunny day on Thursday with highs around 12 C. We are seeing a slow increase in cloud overnight and into Friday, still mild, and there may be some light rain here by tomorrow (Saturday).

M.T. Cranium · 23-03-2019 7:17am

Saturday, 23 March, 2019

Forecasts for Ireland

TODAY ... Bright but cooler as some sunshine gets through layers of higher cloud. Those layers might be somewhat thicker near the south coast this morning, rain seems to be holding off to the south over the ocean there. Some isolated showers may form later in northern counties. Highs about 8 to 11 C.

TONIGHT ... Clear intervals, frost inland, more cloud likely near north coast. Lows generally -3 to +2 C but a little higher near north coast.

SUNDAY ... Variable cloud north, sunny intervals more frequent in south, highs 9 to 12 C. Isolated showers possible in north.

MONDAY ... Another frosty start in the south central counties, more cloud further north should keep lows above freezing. Lows -3 to +4 C. Then variable cloud for the day and dry in most areas, highs 10 to 13 C.

OUTLOOK ... Little change although there will be a slow moderation of temperatures to mid-teens by Thursday and Friday. The month will end with increasing amounts of cloud on weekend of 30-31 March with some rain arriving just about in time for the end of the month into Monday 1st of April.

My local weather produced yet another clear and relatively warm day at 13 C. This spell has reduced our snow pack in the valleys to almost nothing except in the shade. We are expecting a slow increase in cloud leading to spotty light rain here on Sunday.

M.T. Cranium · 24-03-2019 7:32am

Sunday, 24 March, 2019

Forecasts for Ireland

TODAY ... Rather cloudy in Ulster and some adjacent counties, isolated showers and northwest breezes, quite cool temperatures under this cloud deck, near 8 C. Further south for most readers of this forecast, partly cloudy to sunny and light winds, highs near 12 C.

TONIGHT ... Clear intervals, cold, frost developing in midlands with lows -3 to +3 C.

MONDAY ... Hazy sunshine, light winds, cloud decreasing over north. Highs 10 to 13 C.

OUTLOOK ... The week will be mainly fair and mild with the cold nights gradually moderating to frost-free readings of 4 to 7 C while days warm up to about 15 C mid-week. By the weekend of 30-31 March, turning much colder in stages, daytime readings by Sunday and especially Monday 1st April could be back into single digits (7-9 C). Frosts will return also. The pattern shaping up for early April looks quite chilly and snow is possible at some point during this period, nothing carved in stone about when or how much, but current maps indicate some potential around first weekend in April.

My local weather started to cloud over finally (after a week of clear skies) but showery precipitation held off to our southwest for the time being as fronts slowly move inland. The high was about 13 C again on Saturday. Despite being only 5 kms wide and 50 kms north-south, our local lake generates a noticeable chilling lake breeze on warm days, would say it was closer to 6 C at the shoreline and 13 C was recorded about a kilometer inland. The water temperature in this lake must be pretty close to 2 degrees after such a cold month in February.

M.T. Cranium · 25-03-2019 7:14am

Monday, 25 March, 2019

Forecasts for Ireland

TODAY ... Rather cloudy in most areas this morning, patchy drizzle in parts of north, brighter intervals developing later. Light winds, highs 11 to 14 C.

TONIGHT ... Mixture of cloud and clear patches, lows 2 to 6 C.

TUESDAY ... Partly cloudy, mild. Isolated light showers, no significant accumulations of rain expected though. Highs 12 to 14 C.

WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY ... Hazy sunshine and milder, lows 2 to 6 C and highs 13 to 17 C.

FRIDAY ... Increasing cloud, highs near 14 C.

OUTLOOK ... Turning colder next weekend, highs closer to 8 C and slight frosts returning, but largely dry. A few showers possible late Sunday into early Monday, highs recovering briefly to about 10 C then falling further in a colder outbreak in the first week of April.

My local weather on Sunday was overcast with light rain falling on nearby slopes, dry at my location though, and highs near 10 C.

M.T. Cranium · 26-03-2019 7:45am

Tuesday, 26 March, 2019

Forecasts for Ireland

TODAY ... Partly cloudy, mild. Light winds. Highs 12 to 15 C.

TONIGHT, WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY ... Partly clear skies at night, lows 1 to 5 C, and days will feature hazy sunshine and milder temperatures, with highs 13 to 17 C.

FRIDAY ... Increasing cloud, lows 2 to 5 C and highs near 14 C.

SATURDAY ... Becoming cloudy for part of the morning, then clearing, colder, with northwest breezes developing. Lows near 2 C and highs near 9 C.

SUNDAY ... Frosts to start the day, lows -3 to +2 C then sunny intervals, not as breezy with highs still rather cold, 7 to 10 C.

MONDAY ... Morning showers, then windy, turning colder, mixed wintry showers possible by afternoon and evening. Temperatures falling steadily to about 5 C.

TUESDAY ... Variable cloud, isolated wintry showers, cold. Lows near -2 C and highs near 7 C.

FURTHER OUTLOOK ... Rather chilly by early April standards, highs 8 to 11 C, but generally dry, only small amounts of mixed wintry precipitation expected through the first week or two of April. While growing season may have sprinted out ahead of average pace, now it will tend to slow down with much more gradual development towards full spring conditions.

My local weather on Monday was overcast with drizzly light rain in the morning, generally dry thereafter. Highs reached about 10 C.

M.T. Cranium · 27-03-2019 7:26am

Wednesday, 27 March, 2019

Forecasts for Ireland

TODAY ... Cloudy with some brighter intervals, longer sunny breaks in the inland south, mild with highs 12 to 15 C.

TONIGHT ... Partly cloudy, mild, lows 4 to 7 C.

THURSDAY ... Hazy sunshine with some cloudy intervals, warmer. Highs 13 to 17 C.

FRIDAY ... Increasing cloud, isolated outbreaks of light rain by late in the day. Lows 6 to 11 C and highs 12 to 15 C.

SATURDAY ... Some outbreaks of light rain in the early morning then gradual clearing, becoming rather breezy from the northwest, and colder. Isolated wintry showers possible in Ulster. Morning temperatures around 7 C but little rise from there to afternoon readings 7 to 9 C.

SUNDAY ... Frosts followed by cool but partly sunny weather, lows -3 to +3 C and highs 7 to 9 C.

MONDAY and TUESDAY also look rather cold in a renewed northwest wind 40 to 70 km/hr, slight frosts each morning, afternoon highs 6 to 9 degrees, feeling colder in the wind.

FURTHER OUTLOOK ... The pattern looks fairly cold and dry for most of the first two weeks of April. Some wintry conditions may develop over parts of northern and central Europe, with some signs of that moving westward closer to Britain if not also to Ireland eventually, so it will be interesting to monitor those trends. Temperatures from Saturday 30th onward will average 2 to 3 degrees below normal for some time, possibly much of April.

My local weather on Tuesday saw some heavy but brief rain showers for the first time in a long while, and highs near 9 C with a clearing trend this evening.

M.T. Cranium · 28-03-2019 7:50am

Thursday, 28 March, 2019

Forecasts for Ireland

TODAY ... Hazy sunshine in the south, partly to mostly cloudy further north, but mild throughout with highs 14 to 17 C.

TONIGHT ... Partly cloudy, lows 1 to 4 C south, 4 to 8 C north.

FRIDAY ... Partly to mostly cloudy, isolated outbreaks of light rain developing in the west and north, highs 12 to 15 C.

SATURDAY ... Variable cloud, a spell of light rain will develop during the morning in central counties and move further south while gradually fragmenting to showers, then it will turn somewhat colder from north to south later. Morning lows 2 to 6 C, afternoon highs near 11 C in the south, 7 C north.

SUNDAY ... Sunny intervals, after a morning frost in some inland locations, cold. Lows -3 to +3 C, highs 6 to 9 C.

MONDAY ... Variable cloud, showers in north, highs near 11 C.

OUTLOOK ... Next week will turn colder in northwest to north winds of 40 to 60 km/hr. Highs will be near 8 C on Tuesday and 6 C by Wednesday and Thursday. Slight frosts will return by mid-week. The risk of wintry showers is slight and confined to the northeast mainly, this could be more widespread over parts of Britain which will be in a stronger northerly flow as deep low pressure forms over central Europe. The cold spell may relax briefly with highs towards end of the week recovering to 11 C, then renew itself around the weekend of 6th-7th of April with another colder turn.

My local weather on Wednesday was sunny once some low cloud dissipated around mid-morning, and it warmed up to about 11 C. Snow has now been reduced to the remnants of old plow piles around the valley, and the cover on nearby hills is thinning gradually too with a slow thaw taking place in the higher elevations now.

M.T. Cranium · 29-03-2019 7:38am

Friday, 29 March, 2019

Forecasts for Ireland

TODAY ... Increasing cloud, dry for most but with isolated outbreaks of light rain developing in the west and north by evening, and highs 12 to 16 C.

TONIGHT ... Partly to mostly cloudy, small amounts of rain or drizzle possible in west central counties, otherwise largely dry, lows 2 to 6 C.

SATURDAY ... Variable cloud, a spell of light rain will develop during the morning in central counties and move further south while gradually fragmenting to showers, then it will turn somewhat colder from north to south later. Morning lows 2 to 6 C, afternoon highs near 11 C in the south, 7 C north. Rather breezy after the colder air pushes in from the northwest, but winds quickly falling off to nearly calm by evening.

SUNDAY ... Sunny intervals, after a morning frost in some inland locations, cold. Lows -3 to +3 C, highs 6 to 9 C.

MONDAY ... Variable cloud, showers in north and west, amounts only 1 to 3 mm at most, lows -2 to +4 C and highs near 11 C.

TUESDAY ... Partly cloudy, passing showers, some becoming wintry on hills, and colder with northwest winds of 40 to 60 km/hr. Lows 2 to 5 C and highs 7 to 9 C.

WEDNESDAY ... Partly cloudy, cold, northerly winds 40 to 60 km/hr, some outbreaks of drizzle or light rain in east could turn wintry on higher slopes of Dublin and Wicklow. Largely dry further west with isolated mixed wintry showers. Lows near 1 C and highs near 7 C.

OUTLOOK ... Winds may then turn more northeasterly feeding in more cool although not bitterly cold air from Scandinavia, highs will continue in the same range (7 to 10 C) and slight frosts will occur in the inland west and south. Some light drizzly precipitation will continue. Rain and somewhat milder air may circulate around in this prolonged easterly flow bringing temperatures up slightly to about 9 or 10 C. Any rain that occurs may not be too heavy then clearing will follow with somewhat milder temperatures as weak pressure gradients remove any further easterly source, but at the same time clearer nights may allow for sharper frosts to develop. It seems as though it may be a while before there is a return to weather as warm as the past few days.

My local weather on Thursday was overcast all day and the high was about 10 C. It stayed dry locally with scattered showers over the region bringing small amounts here and there.

M.T. Cranium · 30-03-2019 7:24am

Saturday, 30 March, 2019

Forecasts for Ireland

Something new will appear at the start of each forecast for the next little while, perhaps after a few weeks I will ask what people think of this feature which I will call "Trends for the Week Ahead." It will always apply to the time period starting with "today" and ending on the seventh day ahead (in this case, it runs from Saturday 30 March to Friday 5 April.

TRENDS for the WEEK AHEAD

Temperatures will average 2 degrees below normal, and the average high will be about 9 C.

Rainfall or melted wintry precip will average near normal values, or about 20-30 mm in total.

Sunshine will average 3 hours a day, a little below the normal for this time of year.

Winds will generally be moderate or light.

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FORECASTS

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TODAY ... Variable cloud, a spell of light rain will drift further south during the morning from west Ulster towards Connacht and the midlands, and as it moves further south it will likely be gradually fragmenting to showers, then it will turn somewhat colder from north to south after this weak frontal trough passes. Light westerly winds will turn northerly then northeasterly 30-50 km/hr by afternoon and evening. Afternoon highs near 11 C in the south, 7 C north. Rainfalls only 1-3 mm with some places seeing just trace amounts.

TONIGHT ... Some clearing after midnight, quite cold, isolated frosts. Lows -2 to +3 C. Light winds becoming calm.

SUNDAY ... Sunny intervals, after a morning frost in some inland locations, cold. Lows -2 to +3 C, highs 6 to 9 C.

MONDAY ... Variable cloud, showers merging to outbreaks of light rain mostly in north and west, amounts only 2 to 5 mm at most, lows -2 to +4 C and highs near 11 C.

TUESDAY ... Partly cloudy, passing showers, some becoming wintry on hills, and colder with northwest winds of 40 to 60 km/hr. Lows 2 to 5 C and highs 7 to 9 C.

WEDNESDAY ... Partly cloudy, cold, northerly winds 40 to 60 km/hr, some outbreaks of drizzle or light rain in east could turn wintry on higher slopes of Dublin and Wicklow. Largely dry further west with some sunny intervals but widely separated hail or mixed wintry showers possible with thunder as freezing levels will be quite low (near hilltop elevations). Lows near 1 C and highs near 7 C.

THURSDAY and FRIDAY will see further outbreaks of light rain in northeast backing to east winds of 30 to 50 km/hr. Highs will be 7 to 10 C.

FURTHER OUTLOOK ... The second week of the month will then remain rather cool with some dry intervals and the occasional unsettled day or two, with temperatures staying a little below average in the 9 to 12 C range by day, and with slight frosts not out of the question.

My local weather on Friday was partly cloudy to sunny at various times, and pleasantly mild at 12 C. We have the usual early flowers like crocus but otherwise no sign of any spring blooming locally, and the grass is a yellow-green hue as we have had much less moisture in any form so far this year than is normal here. We lost our 25 cm snowpack over about two weeks almost entirely by sublimation (evaporation into dry air) which is unusual here too.

M.T. Cranium · 31-03-2019 7:43am

Sunday, 31 March, 2019

Forecasts for Ireland

TRENDS for the WEEK AHEAD

Temperatures will average 2 to 3 degrees below normal, and the average high will be about 9 C.

Rainfall or melted wintry precip will average near normal values, or about 20-30 mm in total.

Sunshine will average 3 hours a day, although after today's more generous amounts, perhaps closer to 2 hours.

Winds will generally be moderate or light. Tuesday will be a more breezy day than most recently.

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FORECASTS

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TODAY ... Sunny intervals with a gradual increase in high and then middle cloud layers, cool. Highs 7 to 10 C.

TONIGHT ... Mostly cloudy, lows -1 to +4 C. Some light rain developing in west before sunrise.

MONDAY ... Variable cloud, showers merging to outbreaks of light rain mostly in north and west, amounts only 2 to 5 mm at most, lows -2 to +4 C and highs near 11 C.

TUESDAY ... Partly cloudy, passing showers, some becoming wintry on hills, and colder with northwest winds of 40 to 60 km/hr. Lows 2 to 5 C and highs 7 to 9 C.

WEDNESDAY ... Partly cloudy, cold, northerly winds 40 to 60 km/hr, some outbreaks of drizzle or light rain in east could turn wintry on higher slopes of Dublin and Wicklow. A mixture of sun and cloud, and staying dry most of the time further west with some sunny intervals but widely separated hail or mixed wintry showers possible with thunder as freezing levels will be quite low (near hilltop elevations). Lows near 1 C and highs near 7 C.

THURSDAY and FRIDAY will see further outbreaks of light rain in northeast backing to east winds of 30 to 50 km/hr. Highs will be 7 to 10 C and possibly a bit lower in some parts of Connacht. Some sleet or snow could fall on higher terrain in the north.

NEXT WEEKEND looks somewhat more settled but still rather chilly for April, highs 9 to 12 C and slight frosts possible.

FURTHER OUTLOOK ... The second week of the month will then remain rather cool with some dry intervals and the occasional unsettled day or two, with temperatures staying a little below average in the 9 to 12 C range by day, and with slight frosts not out of the question. Towards the middle of April the charts are suggesting a very chilly clash between arctic air and moist Atlantic air masses near Ireland, with the possibility of some sort of frontal zone with mixed precipitation types developing, so that's something to watch as we slowly approach that part of the month.

My local weather was very pleasant on Saturday with almost unbroken sunshine, a high near 14 C and quite a few contrails in evidence broadening out over time into flat layers of high cloud. Here's an interesting picture of an old contrail and a new one being generated along the same flight path (which looks to be Vancouver towards Calgary or further east, as the view is to the west and the contrails are headed to the east-north-east). Usually when contrails are prominent in an otherwise clear sky it means that unsettled weather lies ahead and we are expecting scattered thundery showers here on Sunday and Monday.

M.T. Cranium · 01-04-2019 7:30am

Monday, 1st of April, 2019

Forecasts for Ireland

TRENDS for the WEEK AHEAD

Temperatures will average 2 to 3 degrees below normal, and the average high will be about 9 C.

Rainfall or melted wintry precip will average near normal values, or about 15-35 mm in total.

Sunshine will average 2 hours a day, which is roughly half the normal amount expected in early April.

Winds will generally be moderate or light. Tuesday will be a more breezy day than most recently.

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FORECASTS

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TODAY ... Variable cloud, a few light showers then some outbreaks of light rain more persistent in north and west, but amounts only 2 to 5 mm at most, with highs near 11 C in the south, closer to 8 C in the north.

TONIGHT ... Becoming rather windy and cold with passing wintry showers developing, some snow on northern hills by morning. Lows generally 2 to 5 C but may fall to -1 C in parts of the inland north.

TUESDAY ... Partly cloudy, passing showers, some becoming wintry on hills, and colder with northwest winds of 40 to 60 km/hr. Highs only 7 to 9 C with temperatures falling to 3 to 5 C during some heavier showers. A slight risk of thunder mainly in the northwest.

WEDNESDAY ... Partly cloudy, cold, northerly winds 40 to 60 km/hr, some outbreaks of drizzle or light rain in east could turn wintry on higher slopes of Dublin and Wicklow. A mixture of sun and cloud, and staying dry most of the time further west with some sunny intervals but widely separated hail or mixed wintry showers possible with thunder as freezing levels will be quite low (near hilltop elevations). Lows near 1 C and highs near 7 C.

THURSDAY and FRIDAY will see further outbreaks of light rain in light and variable winds at times, resuming northeasterly later Thursday then backing to east winds of 30 to 50 km/hr. Highs will be 7 to 10 C and possibly a bit lower in some parts of Connacht. Some sleet or snow could fall on higher terrain in the north and on summits elsewhere. About 10 to 20 mm rain or sleety mixed precipitation may fall in this period.

NEXT WEEKEND looks somewhat more settled but still rather chilly for April, highs 9 to 12 C and slight frosts possible. It should be largely dry aside from perhaps one brief interval of light rain moving west as a warm front around Saturday morning.

FURTHER OUTLOOK ... The second week of the month will then remain rather cool with some dry intervals and the occasional unsettled day or two, with temperatures staying a little below average in the 9 to 12 C range by day, and with slight frosts not out of the question. The flow in the second week of April will stay mainly from an easterly direction, and alternating cold and somewhat milder sectors will develop in this flow. Highs will be around 9 to 13 C. Towards the middle of April the charts are suggesting a very chilly clash between arctic air and moist Atlantic air masses near Ireland, with the possibility of some sort of frontal zone with mixed precipitation types developing, so that's something to watch as we slowly approach that part of the month. This is still on the charts with the cold air quite impressive for mid-April (and heading towards Ulster at the end of the 16-day GFS model run).

My local weather was overcast with showers in the area, and highs near 10 C. We only had one brief interval of rain at my location but heavier showers were passing on either side in a west to northwest flow. In eastern North America, it has turned quite cold recently with snow reported at some locations in the Midwest, lower Great Lakes and inland northeast regions.

M.T. Cranium · 02-04-2019 7:33am

Tuesday, 2 April, 2019

Forecasts for Ireland

TRENDS for the WEEK AHEAD (2 to 8 April)

Temperatures will average about 2 degrees below normal, and the average high will be about 9 C.

Rainfall or melted wintry precip will average near normal values, or about 15-35 mm in total but could be 35-50 mm inland south.

Sunshine will average 2 hours a day, which is roughly half the normal amount expected in early April.

Winds will generally be moderate and often north to northeasterly. Today will be a more breezy day than most recently.

Wintry precipitation may fall at times and snow could accumulate on higher terrain.

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FORECASTS

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TODAY ... Partly cloudy, passing showers, some becoming wintry on hills, and colder with northwest winds of 40 to 60 km/hr with gusts to 80 km/hr possible in parts of the north and west. Highs only 7 to 9 C with temperatures falling to 3 to 5 C during some heavier showers. A slight risk of thunder mainly in the northwest. Snow or hail could accumulate on some higher slopes mainly above 250 metres, and briefly below that elevation.

TONIGHT ... Further wintry showers or snow showers in a cold northwest to north wind 50 to 70 km/hr. Some accumulations of snow likely on higher terrain inland north to midlands. Lows -2 to +2 C.

WEDNESDAY ... Partly cloudy, cold, northerly winds 40 to 60 km/hr, some outbreaks of rain in east could turn sleety and then to snow on higher slopes of Dublin and Wicklow and possibly at lower elevations for a time. A mixture of sun and cloud, and staying dry most of the time further west with some sunny intervals but widely separated hail or mixed wintry showers possible with thunder as freezing levels will be quite low (near hilltop elevations). Highs near 7 C.

THURSDAY ... Outbreaks of light rain in light and variable winds at times, resuming northeasterly later Thursday then backing to east winds of 30 to 50 km/hr. Morning frosts and lows -3 to +2 C. Highs will be 7 to 10 C and possibly a bit lower in some parts of Connacht.

FRIDAY ... Rain, sleet or wet snow continuing but more confined to Munster and south Leinster with partly cloudy skies developing further north, winds southeast 40 to 70 km/hr. Lows near 2 C and highs near 8 C. About 10 to 20 mm rain or sleety mixed precipitation may fall in this period with some accumulations of a few centimeters of snow on hills.

WEEKEND OUTLOOK ... Some improvements with longer dry intervals, some sunshine both days, and showers more isolated. Also temperatures will recover to the 10-12 C range by day, but slight frosts could continue.

FURTHER OUTLOOK ... Intervals of cool, wet weather will return at times during the following week with highs on average near 9 C. Another somewhat warmer interval will follow but there are indications that colder air will make another assault from the northeast around mid-month so this rather cold trend is not likely to end completely for some time yet.

My local weather on Monday featured mostly sunny skies with a few isolated showers around mid-day which failed to drop any rain on my location. The high was about 13 C. It is quite cold in the eastern U.S. for early April and some snow could fall in the Virginia to New England region with sleety cold rain elsewhere in northeast winds due to a developing low off the coast.

M.T. Cranium · 03-04-2019 7:25am

Wednesday, 3 April, 2019

Forecasts for Ireland

TRENDS for the WEEK AHEAD (3 to 9 April)

Temperatures will average about 2 degrees below normal, and the average high will be about 9 C. There will be an upward trend however.

Rainfall or melted wintry precip will average near normal values, or about 15-35 mm in total but could be 35-50 mm inland south.

Sunshine will average 2.5 hours a day, which is a little more than half the normal amount expected in early April.

Winds will generally be moderate and often north to northeasterly. Today will continue more breezy then wind speeds will return to lower ranges around 30-50 km/hr.

Wintry precipitation may fall at times and snow could accumulate on higher terrain. This trend will die out after tomorrow with both lighter amounts and mostly rain expected after then.

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FORECASTS

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TODAY ... Partly cloudy, cold, northerly winds 50 to 80 km/hr, some later outbreaks of rain in east could turn sleety and then to snow on higher slopes of Dublin and Wicklow and possibly at lower elevations for a time. Further west, a mixture of sun and cloud, and staying dry at times with some sunny intervals but also some bands of hail or mixed wintry showers possible with thunder as freezing levels will be quite low (near hilltop elevations). Highs near 7 C.

TONIGHT ... Rain with some sleet at higher elevations and wet snow possible on summits mostly. Winds northeast becoming light and variable in some areas as low pressure drifts closer to the east coast. Lows 2 to 4 C for most, -2 to +3 C in some less overcast parts of the west.

THURSDAY ... Outbreaks of light rain in light and variable winds at times, resuming northeasterly later Thursday then backing to east winds of 30 to 50 km/hr. Morning frosts and lows -3 to +2 C. Highs will be 7 to 10 C and possibly a bit lower in some parts of Connacht.

FRIDAY ... Rain, sleet or wet snow continuing but more confined to Munster and south Leinster with partly cloudy skies developing further north, winds southeast 40 to 70 km/hr. Lows near 2 C and highs near 8 C. About 10 to 20 mm rain or sleety mixed precipitation may fall in this period with some accumulations of a few centimeters of snow on hills.

WEEKEND OUTLOOK ... Some improvements with longer dry intervals, some sunshine both days, and showers more isolated. Also temperatures will recover to the 10-12 C range by day, but slight frosts could continue. Monday will also be reasonably mild and dry with highs near 12 C.

FURTHER OUTLOOK ... Intervals of cool, wet weather will return at times by Tuesday into mid-week with highs on average near 9 C. Another somewhat warmer interval will follow but there are indications that colder air will make another assault from the northeast around mid-month so this rather cold trend is not likely to end completely for some time yet.

My local weather on Tuesday was sunny with a high near 12 C.

M.T. Cranium · 04-04-2019 7:18am

Thursday, 4 April, 2019

Forecasts for Ireland

TRENDS for the WEEK AHEAD (4 to 10 April)

Temperatures will average about 2 degrees below normal, and the average high will be about 10 C. There will be an upward trend through the weekend then slightly cooler again..

Rainfall or melted wintry precip will average near normal values, or about 15-30 mm in total but could be 25-40 mm inland south.

Sunshine will average 3 hours a day, which is a about three-quarters of the normal amount expected in early April. Sunshine will become more prevalent through this period.

Winds will generally be light to moderate and often northeasterly to easterly.

Wintry precipitation is still possible until Friday on higher terrain. This trend will die out after tomorrow with both lighter amounts and mostly rain expected when there is any precipitation after then (Tuesday of next week may see resumed rainfall after some drier days this weekend).

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FORECASTS

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TODAY ... Outbreaks of light rain will be fairly scattered at first, then somewhat heavier again by afternoon and evening especially in Leinster and east Munster, as well as east Ulster. Further west, the rain will be more showery where it does develop. There will be a trend later towards more prevalent sleet or wet snow returning on higher terrain. Highs 6 to 9 C.

TONIGHT ... Sleet or rain, some snow on hills, raw and cold, lows 1 to 3 C. Winds east to northeast 30 to 50 km/hr. Mist or fog on hills due to a low cloud ceiling.

FRIDAY ... Rain, sleet or wet snow continuing but more confined to Munster and south Leinster with partly cloudy skies developing further north, winds southeast 40 to 70 km/hr. Lows near 2 C and highs near 8 C. About 10 to 20 mm rain or sleety mixed precipitation may fall in this period with some accumulations of a few centimeters of snow on hills.

WEEKEND OUTLOOK ... Some improvements with longer dry intervals, some sunshine both days, and showers more isolated. Also temperatures will recover to the 11-13 C range by Saturday, possibly falling back to 10-12 C by Sunday and Monday, and slight frosts could continue.

FURTHER OUTLOOK ... Intervals of cool, rather wet weather will return at times by Tuesday into mid-week with highs on average near 9 C. Another somewhat warmer interval will follow and conditions by mid-month may become more variable with milder air masses clashing with renewed cold outbreaks from time to time.

My local weather on Wednesday turned overcast with light rain in the vicinity, eventually coming to the surface after appearing mostly on local hills during the day. It felt colder and the high was about 8 C.

M.T. Cranium · 05-04-2019 8:00am

Friday, 5 April, 2019

Forecasts for Ireland

TRENDS for the WEEK AHEAD (5 to 11 April)

Temperatures will average about 1 degree below normal, and the average high will be about 12 C. There will be an upward trend through the weekend then slightly cooler again by about Tuesday.

Rainfall or melted wintry precip will average about 5 to 15 mm but some places will get less than that, southern and northern counties appear likely to see higher amounts than central counties.

Sunshine will average 4 hours a day, which is close to normal values for early April. This may range from 3 hours near the south coast and in parts of Ulster to 5 or 6 hours in some central counties.

Winds will generally be light to moderate and mainly from an easterly direction.

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FORECASTS

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TODAY ... Isolated outbreaks of rain, sleet, hail or wet snow mostly confined to Munster and south Leinster with partly cloudy skies developing further north, except for some patchy rain or sleet in east Ulster. All areas of precipitation moving west during the day. Winds increasing to southeast 40 to 70 km/hr near exposed coasts. Highs 8 to 11 C depending on sunshine amounts. A few places could see about 10 mm rain or sleety mixed precipitation with some accumulations of a few centimeters of snow on hills. Despite the isolated wintry showers many places will have a more pleasant day than recently.

TONIGHT ... Some further rain or sleet redeveloping across parts of the south, heading west and pushing back out to sea tomorrow morning. Clear intervals further north, some scattered frosts. Lows -2 to +3 C.

SATURDAY ... Isolated showers but longer sunny intervals developing, moderate easterly breezes. Highs 11 to 14 C.

SUNDAY ... Partly cloudy, isolated showers possible. Lows -2 to +3 C and highs 10 to 13 C.

MONDAY ... Sunny intervals, highs 11 to 14 C.

TUESDAY ... Scattered showers, more cloud than previous days and a bit colder again, highs 9 to 12 C.

FURTHER OUTLOOK ... Partly to mostly cloudy mid-week, a few showers. Eventually turning a bit milder but there does seem to be a high potential for another very chilly episode around mid-month. Eventually there could be heavy falls of rain, sleet or even snow depending on details of how this evolves, and those might be elevation dependent or more of a regional contrast.

My local weather on Thursday was overcast with spots of rain but no more than trace amounts in total. We are going to stay rather cloudy here for several days with some heavier rain expected on the weekend.

Meanwhile, charts are showing a fairly powerful winter storm developing for the lower Great Lakes region by mid-week, so they are bracing for a return to wintry weather in places like Chicago, Detroit and Toronto to Montreal. It has been quite cold in that region for the past week.

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