It’s happening. Apparently. Allegedly.

After what feels like 60 consecutive days of rain showers, sideways deluges, drizzle and that fine mist that soaks you anyway, there may finally be a break in proceedings.

Yes, as Ireland edges toward biblical status, Met Éireann has made a bold claim: Tuesday, March 3rd is set to be fully dry across the country.

A fully. Dry. Day.

According to the forecast, we can expect that rare and mythical creature: “a dry and sunny day with highest temperatures of 9 to 11 degrees in light to moderate southerly winds.”

Naturally, we won’t believe it until we see it but Tuesday. Circle it. Light a candle. Just in case.

In the meantime it’s a cloudy start today, Friday, but any southern rain will clear. We’ll get some sunny spells with scattered showers — a few could be heavy — but they’ll ease off by evening. Highs of 7 to 10°C with light to moderate northwesterly winds.

Tonight: Cold, mostly clear and mainly dry. Expect a widespread frost and some icy patches. Temperatures dropping to between -1 and +2°C. Wrap up.

Saturday: A bright start, then cloud and showery rain push in from the west in the morning. It’ll clear again later with sunny spells returning. Highs of 7 to 10°C, but winds will pick up and feel fresher, especially near the coast.

Looking ahead:
Saturday night turns wet again. Sunday is shaping up to be properly wet and windy — heavy rain at times with strong winds and a risk of spot flooding. Highs around 10 to 12°C.

Monday improves a bit with some dry, bright spells, though showers will still drift through. Another chilly night Monday with frost possible.

In short: a mixed bag, a frosty start, a wild Sunday, and spring trying its best to get going.