Donegal was hit with sleet and snow yesterday (Sun) as forecasters warn of a “bitterly cold” week ahead.
Wintry showers of sleet and snow could hit again on Wednesday as temperatures plummet.
And charts show more could be on the way midweek as rain turns to sleet, especially over higher ground in the north.
But before then, today will be a cold and blustery day with sunny spells and showers.
Wednesday could be the worst day of the week.
A Met Eireann forecaster revealed: “Wednesday will see a dry and bright start in the east of the country but rain will spread across the country from the west through the afternoon.
“The rain will be heavy and persistent and may turn to sleet in places, especially over high ground.
“The rain will clear to showers in the west later in the day, with a risk of hail and thunder there.
“Cold with highest temperatures of just 5C to 8C. Westerly winds will be mostly moderate but fresh to strong along south and southwestern coasts.”
The forecaster continued: “Outbreaks of rain and sleet will continue overnight across much of the country with a risk of some wintry falls on higher ground.
“Cold with widespread frost and lows of -1C to 2C. Breezy with moderate to fresh northerly breezes.”