Met Eireann forecasts wet weather to continue into next week - as we head towards 60 consecutive days of rain

"The national forecaster has forecast 'a rather wet and windy' start to meteorological spring, which begins on March 1. There is no sign of the damp weather receding and Met Éireann says rainfall is set to be "above average" next month."

"The Valentia weather station in Co Kerry reported a 48th consecutive day of rain on February 17 and forecasters are tracking the rainfall since - which means we are heading towards 60 consecutive days of rain this weekend."

"Friday is set to be a brighter, more pleasant day with some scattered showers before becoming cold but clear in the evening with the possibility of widespread frost and icy patches. Daytime temperatures will reach 11C but will drop as low as -2C by night."

Ireland's national forecaster predicts a wet and windy beginning to meteorological spring starting March 1, with rainfall expected to remain above average throughout the month. The Valentia weather station in County Kerry recorded its 48th consecutive day of rain on February 17, with forecasts tracking toward 60 consecutive rainy days by the weekend. Immediate conditions show rain clearing eastward Wednesday morning, followed by isolated showers and possible thunderstorms with highs of 10-14°C. Wednesday night remains cloudy with isolated rainfall and temperatures of 7-10°C. Thursday brings more rain confined to southern counties with highs of 8-11°C. Friday offers brighter conditions with scattered showers, clearing to cold, clear skies with widespread frost and lows of -2°C. The weekend continues damp with cloudy, rainy conditions from the west and temperatures unlikely exceeding 9°C. Sunday, March 1, marks the first day of meteorological spring with "rather wet and windy" conditions, heavy rain in places, and temperatures of 9-12°C.

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