Cold but bright start to March for Leitrim and surrounding areas

A cold and frosty start to March 1 but frost and ice will clear to leave a dry and bright day with long spells of sunshine. However, some patchy cloud will develop during the afternoon. Highest temperatures of 8 or 9 degrees in light easterly or variable winds.

TONIGHT

Another cold and generally dry night with long clear spells, though it will turn cloudier overnight with isolated patches of drizzle in the east and south. Lowest temperatures of -2 to +2 degrees, with frost and ice patches developing in a light easterly breeze.