Spooky season forecasted to end with unseasonable temperatures but still a chance of a shiver

As Halloween approaches and little trick or treaters prepare to haunt their local areas in search of sweets, this week will see temperatures reaching unseasonably high levels which might help the chills the ghosts and ghouls will send down spines nationally.

There is a strong signal for high pressure to dominate over Ireland during this period bringing broadly settled and drier than normal conditions with predominantly light winds.

Temperatures are signalled to be above average between twelve and fifteen degrees which indicates that there could be quite a bit of cloud associated with this high pressure system.

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Clear skies would increase the likelihood of widespread frost which would act to push temperatures below average, but since temperatures are expected to be above average, it seems likely that there are some cloudy nights in the forecast period.

This does not mean frosty nights will be entirely absent but severe widespread frosts are unlikely. Given the time of year, mist and fog may also be a feature of the conditions.