The upcoming weekend weather is forecast to stay unpredictable, with Easter Sunday providing a slightly milder atmosphere compared to recent times, with temperatures potentially reaching into the mid-teens. According to Met Éireann, there’s the likelihood of rain encroaching on Ulster and northern Leinster on Thursday morning, possibly switching to sleet or snow before fully clearing by the evening. The afternoon is predicted to see another bout of rain originating from southern Leinster.
Other areas should expect a drier day accompanied by periods of sunshine and scattered showers. The warmest temperatures are expected to be around 5 degrees in the north and potentially reaching up to 10 degrees in the southern regions, with a background of light to occasionally moderate northerly winds, freshening in the north.
Thursday night should see the rainfall in Ulster and Leinster gradually phasing out, succeeded by clear periods and randomly scattered showers from the south-western region, with a possibility of hail and sleet. Overnight it’s likely to get quite chilly, with temperatures ranging from -2 to +2 degrees, potentially inviting frost and ice in light south-easterly winds.
Friday is set to bring a combination of sunny intervals and showers. Some of these showers may become intense, with a chance of hail and sporadic thunderstorms. The highest temperatures should be within the range of 8 to 11 degrees, with light to occasionally moderate southerly gusts of wind, amplified at times in the south.
Friday night expects to benefit from largely clear spells and intermittent showers, with more frequent showers appearing in the west and south-west towards dawn. The chill might invite a bit of frost, with lowest temperatures varying from 0 to 4 degrees, amid light southerly winds. Saturday morning commences relatively dry with sunny intervals.
However, brisk showers are anticipated to roll over from the southwest, heading north-eastward during the morning and afternoon, with some potentially intensifying to hail. The highest temperatures for Saturday should range from 9 to 12 degrees amid moderate to occasionally gusty southerly winds. The showers are expected to recede to the north early on Saturday night, briefly allowing drier conditions.
More showers or potentially longer bouts of rainfall are anticipated to rise from the south and east by Sunday morning, with minimum temperatures around 3 to 7 degrees.
The forecast for this Sunday indicates overcast skies with persistent rain, becoming intense in certain areas. The weather is anticipated to be relatively mild, with peak temperatures ranging between 10 and 13 degrees owing to light to moderate winds from the southeast.
Latest predictions propose that the upcoming Bank Holiday Monday may not bask under sunny skies and instead witness periodic spells of rainfall. The maximum temperature for the day should vary between 9 and 14 degrees, likely due to moderate easterly breezes. The unsettled weather pattern seems poised to linger into the following week with additional showers and rainfall expected.