Cold snap to hit as mercury drops to -3C before wetter weekend arrives

Met Éireann says that while a good amount of dry, bright weather is expected, rain, sleet, hail and some snow showers will dominate the week. File picture

An arctic airmass will move across the country this evening, bringing sub-zero temperatures, widespread frost and icy conditions, Met Éireann has warned.

The forecaster said temperatures could fall as low as -3C in some areas later in the week, with the wind chill factor making conditions feel even colder.