Bitterly Cold Start Across the South East as Met Éireann Forecasts More Frost and Weekend Rain

Motorists across County Wexford and the wider South East are being urged to take care following a bitterly cold start to Friday, with frost and icy patches affecting parts of the region.

Met Éireann says temperatures fell below freezing in many areas overnight, with the cold conditions continuing into Friday morning.

The forecaster is predicting a mainly dry day across Leinster, with hazy sunshine and daytime temperatures reaching just 7 to 9 degrees.

There is also a chance of isolated showers near the southeast coast later in the day.

Another cold night is expected on Friday, with temperatures dropping to between minus 1 and plus 3 degrees across Leinster. Frost may develop again in some areas.

Looking ahead to the weekend, Saturday is expected to be somewhat milder, with temperatures reaching 9 to 11 degrees.

Conditions will be cloudier, although much of the South East should remain dry during the day, apart from scattered showers.

More widespread rain is forecast to move eastwards across the country on Saturday night.

Sunday will begin dull and damp, with outbreaks of rain and drizzle before brighter conditions develop during the afternoon. Scattered blustery showers are also expected, with temperatures ranging from 8 to 12 degrees nationally.

However, the milder conditions will be short-lived.

Met Éireann says temperatures will fall again on Sunday night, with widespread frost and icy patches possible into Monday morning.

Looking further ahead, colder conditions are expected next week, with the possibility of wintry showers in parts of the country.

Motorists are advised to remain alert for icy patches, particularly on untreated roads and in sheltered rural areas.