Temperatures set to drop across Mayo ahead of the weekend

Hail and frost likely into the weekend, according to the latest forecast.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 8

A cloudy start with showery outbreaks of rain and drizzle.

Clearer conditions will develop towards evening with a few sunny breaks and isolated showers.

Highest temperatures of 3 to 5 degrees in light variable winds becoming northwesterly through the afternoon and strengthening light to moderate.

Less cold than as of late, but still chilly at times with unsettled conditions bringing showers and further outbreaks of rain, possibly turning wintry with hail and sleet.

THURSDAY NIGHT:

Dry and clear for most with outbreaks of rain and drizzle along eastern fringes at first.

Overnight scattered showers will feed in from the west, affecting parts of Munster and Connacht, with isolated showers further north.

Showers affecting parts of the west overnight, with a chance of hail.

Frost in places with lowest temperatures of -2 to 2 degrees, with light to moderate westerly winds.