Strong gusts for Co Kildare
Today will be cloudy and windy. There will be scattered outbreaks of rain at first. Heavier rain in the west will spread eastwards and become widespread by early evening. Highest temperatures of 8 and 11 degrees with fresh or strong, gusty southerly winds, which will veer westerly and ease in the west later this evening.
The forecaster has issued a yellow weather warning, as winds of up to 110km/h are expected today, and also freezing temperatures overnight.
Snow and sleet are expected to fall in parts of the country today and tonight, with a rather bleak and dreary day ahead.
Daytime temperatures should hover around 10-11C, but they will drop rapidly after nightfall, with lows of 0-3C forecast.
The rain and sleet are expected to clear tomorrow morning, giving way to a bright and sunny, if rather cold, Wednesday.