Eye In The Sky: Dry conditions but overcast skies persist

Ireland enjoyed a largely dry day today, with only patchy drizzle reported in parts of Ulster.

Satellite imagery from the Copernicus Sentinel-2A, captured at 11:30am, revealed a blanket of cloud across much of the country.

However, sunny spells broke through in the south and east, brightening counties Cork, Waterford, Wicklow, Wexford, Kildare, Meath, Monaghan, Armagh, and Down.

An area of high pressure will continue to build steadily over Ireland during the second half of this week. This system is forecast to deliver settled and dry conditions nationwide, lasting through to at least October 19th.

Beyond that date, long-range models diverge. Some place Ireland on a meteorological knife-edge, caught between lingering high pressure to the east and encroaching Atlantic low pressure systems to the west. Others suggest the high may drift westward, opening the door for a cold northeasterly airmass to descend across the country.

Should the latter scenario unfold, Ireland could see a drop in temperatures, with brisk winds and frosty mornings returning to the forecast. For now, however, Ireland can enjoy a brief spell of autumnal calm as winds fall light through the end of this week.