Following what feels like the longest, most brutal winter in recent memory, Monday morning conditions were positively tropical by comparison.
Parts of the country reported seeing sunshine break through cloud cover, as well as temperatures that reached the mid-teens.
We didn’t even mind that Monday afternoon will see rain “develop in the west and slowly extend eastwards”.
Generally dry this morning with the cloud breaking at times to allow some sunshine through. In the afternoon rain will develop in the west and slowly extend eastwards. Mild today with highest temperatures of 10 to 13°C in light southwest breezes. pic.twitter.com/rQGOiHEjiL
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) February 19, 2018
“The last of the rain will clear the east coast early tonight and skies will clear,” adds Met Éireann
However, clear skies mean a return of cold temperatures. Indeed, it will turn bitter – with lowest temperatures hovering around freezing.
In response, Met Éireann has warned of “widespread frost and possibly ice on road surfaces”. Meaning on Tuesday morning, folk should exercise caution and leave extra time to get to school, college, or work.
Mist & fog will gradually clear this morning. Dry for the morning with the cloud breaking at times to allow some sunshine through. In the afternoon rain will develop in the west and slowly extend eastwards. Mild today with highs of 10 to 13°C
Becoming clear tonight. 1 to 3°C pic.twitter.com/qKIemilRkN— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) February 19, 2018
Nevertheless, Tuesday itself – as well as Wednesday and Thursday – will be reasonably warm (albeit not as mild as Monday): temperatures will hit between 7C and 9C.
And looking forward to Friday and the weekend, it will be mainly dry and cool with fresh southeast winds and highs of 6C to 8C.
A warm front crossed the country this morning, so we are now in the warm sector. It feels quite mild out there with current temps ranging 9 to 11°C.
A weak cold front will cross the country tomorrow afternoon, bringing light patchy rain and a reduction in temps by 2 to 3 degrees. pic.twitter.com/QLM2pzMrwr— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) February 18, 2018
On Monday, Dublin was actually warmer than the likes of London, Rome, Venice, and Barcelona.
Last October, Ireland weathered Hurricane Ophelia – resulting in businesses, schools, and public transport shutting down in order to keep people at home and safe.
