Leitrim set for a chilly few days as temperatures take a sharp dip
Leitrim is set to experience a sharp drop in temperatures this week, with Met Éireann forecasting freezing overnight conditions, possible frost and chilly daytime temperatures as colder weather arrives across the west of Ireland.
Leitrim is set for a noticeably colder few days, with temperatures expected to fall and frost a possibility as winter begins to make its presence felt.
Met Éireann is forecasting daytime temperatures of between 6 and 10 degrees on Thursday, with the mercury set to dip further overnight.
Temperatures nationally could fall to as low as minus two degrees on Thursday night, with frost expected in some areas.
The colder conditions are likely to be particularly noticeable in the mornings, with motorists facing the possibility of frosty windscreens and colder driving conditions, especially on rural roads.
Friday is expected to remain cool, with temperatures reaching between 6 and 9 degrees. There should be some brighter spells, although isolated showers are possible in parts of Connacht.
The outlook for the weekend is less settled, with rain expected to move into western and northwestern areas on Saturday.
With temperatures dropping, householders will likely be turning up the heating and bringing out the heavier winter coats as the colder weather takes hold.
While the change in conditions is not unusual for this time of year, the prospect of sub-zero temperatures overnight is a timely reminder that winter is approaching.