Carlow Weather: Temperatures set to plummet below zero according to Met Éireann

Wednesday will begin bright with sunshine and the odd passing shower, according to Met Éireann.

There will be further spells of sunshine in the afternoon however there will be the chance of a few heavy showers moving in from the west.

Maximum afternoon temperatures ranging 9 to 11 degrees in fresh and gusty southwest winds.

Wednesday night will be rather cold and blustery with a mix of clear spells and showers, some possibly of hail.

Lowest temperatures of 2 to 5 degrees in moderate to fresh southwest winds.

Solar UV Index: Low

Thursday 9th November will be blustery with scattered showers, some heavy and prolonged with the potential for thunder. Some dry and sunny spells also.

Highest temperatures of 8 to 10 degrees in fresh to strong and gusty southwest winds.

On Thursday night showery rain will push south over Ireland with clearer conditions following from the north later in the night. Lowest temperatures generally ranging from 1 to 5 degrees. A fresh northwest breeze will develop overnight.

Friday will see a bright and breezy day with plenty of sunshine and just a few passing showers. Maximum temperatures will range from 9 to 12 degrees in a fresh northwest breeze.

Friday night will get cold with a fairly widespread frost developing as winds fall light. Lowest temperatures of -1 to +3 degrees with patches of dense fog developing in some areas.

National Outlook: Rather cold with sunshine and showers.