Freezing conditions could be accompanied by wintry showers later this week as temperatures plummet across the country.
This morning and early afternoon will be mostly cloudy with patchy light rain, drizzle and mist in the West, but it will become drier and brighter through the afternoon.
Tonight will become cold, and frost and icy patches are possible as temperatures fall below zero. Driving conditions could be hazardous, with patches of mist and fog forming.
Tuesday will see a mix of sunny spells and scattered showers, mainly near north facing coasts. Highest afternoon temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees are forecast for Tuesday afternoon.
Tuesday night will be cold, with low temperatures of below 0 degrees possible. Frost and ice are likely to form in some areas, as well as mist and fog as winds stay light and variable.
The mist and fog will clear slowly on Wednesday and it will be a generally cloudy day over most of the country.
Thursday will be cold again, with temperatures not surpassing 5 degrees.
Wintry showers are possible over higher ground in Connacht and Ulster, and more wintry showers are possible as temperatures remain cold throughout Friday and over the weekend.
