Clare Weather: Wednesday, February 28, 2024

A dull and wet day this Wednesday with outbreaks of rain and drizzle, along with some hill and coastal mist and fog.

Rain will turn lighter and patchier in the afternoon but more persistent rain will develop again in the evening.

Highest temperatures of 11 to 13 degrees in moderate to fresh southwest winds.

National Outlook

Overview: Becoming colder for the end of February and start of March with showers and spells of rain turning wintry at times.

Wednesday night: Rain will clear to the east early in the night, followed by clear spells and isolated showers. Turning colder with lowest temperatures of 2 to 5 degrees in moderate to fresh westerly winds.

Thursday: A cooler, blustery day with a mix of sunny spells and scattered showers. Some showers of hail and sleet are possible, especially over high ground in western areas. Highest temperatures of 6 to 10 degrees in moderate to fresh and gusty westerly winds.

Thursday night: Cold with showery rain spreading from the west and turning heavy in some spots. The rain will fall as sleet at times with snow possible on high ground. Lowest temperatures of -1 to +2 degrees with frost and ice forming in places. Moderate to fresh southwest winds will ease towards morning.

Friday: A cold start to March with sunny spells and scattered showers. Some showers may fall as hail or sleet, with a chance of snow on high ground. Highest temperatures of 5 to 8 degrees in moderate westerly winds, veering northwesterly later.

Saturday: A breezy day with sunny spells and scattered showers, possibly turning wintry in places. Highest temperatures of 4 to 8 degrees in moderate to fresh northwesterly winds.

Further outlook: Staying cold on Sunday with further wintry showers possible. Gradually turning milder next week but staying unsettled.