Temps to jump as real Spring-like conditions arrive ...

Strong winds, frost and ice ...

It's not looking great across Ireland and much of Europe this morning with torrential rain, high winds and the prospect of Storm Claudia hitting Spain and Portugal, with the Canary Islands on flood ...

If you are planning to be outdoors this New Year's Eve, dig out the thermals or wear about 7 layers as it is going to be bitterly cold tonight - with the windchill factor making it feel as low as -6 ...