Sleet or snow possible later this week as temperatures fall to near freezing

According to Met Éireann's extended forecast for the week, the mercury will hover around the 1C on Wednesday night and on Thursday morning, as colder polar maritime air extends from the North Atlantic. Picture: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie

After a few days of relatively mild weather, temperatures look set to drop to the low single digits later this week, leading to a chance of snowfall.

According to Met Éireann's extended forecast for the week, the mercury will hover around the 1C on Wednesday night and on Thursday morning, as colder polar maritime air extends from the North Atlantic.