Temperatures could reach 17 degrees today in Northern Ireland
A very mild Monday on the cards
Northern Ireland is set for another few days of above-average temperatures - and could experience its hottest February day ever today, forecasters say.
This time last year the country was shivering in freezing temperatures brought by the Beast from the East - for the first half of this week some spots could see temperatures 10 degrees above the average for this time of year.
Met Office meteorologist Emma Smith said: "These conditions will continue until Tuesday and then on Wednesday it starts to turn a little bit cooler in the North West."
"The mercury may rise up to 17C around the coast and 18C inland on Monday and Tuesday."
Unfortunately the good weather is set to dissipate towards the end of the week, with wind and rain forecast for the weekend.
NORTHERN IRELAND FIVE DAY FORECAST
Monday - Staying dry with brighter spells breaking through during the afternoon. Maximum temperature 17C.
Tuesday - A mild and dry day, plenty of sunshine in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 17C.
Wednesday - Dry and bright, starting to feel cooler. Maximum temperature 11C.
Thursday - Changeable with a mixture of sunshine and showers. Maximum temperature 10C.
Friday - Rain spreading from the west, turning windy. Maximum temperature 10C.