Unusual jet stream improves weather, threatening new snow for Ireland

Ireland could be headed back to colder weather with the latest weather models threatening fresh snowfall.

Irish Weather Channel forecaster Cathal Nolan made the prediction in her latest update to her social media followers.

“I can’t believe we were able to circle around a frozen pond in Allen Bog a little over a week ago, then suddenly Storm Isha and Storm Jocelyn hit and the weather returned to much milder weather for this time of year. .

“However, as we approach the last month of meteorological winter, the question remains whether winter will return ahead of March and the start of the spring season. In short, the answer is increasingly yes,” he said. added.

“There are currently signs that the jet wave is heading towards a growing and slightly weakening towards the end of the first week of February, with a gap of cold air to the north potentially pushing Ireland southwards. , the risk of winter precipitation may increase.

“Given the timeline, it is not possible to give any further details at this time, but the risk of a cold wave heading into early February is increasing. It seems to be quite complicated because it is located between the air masses.

“Ireland is directly below this boundary on Monday, with a south-east low pressure system spreading and a front blanketing the country. “This will bring rain to many areas, but also some highland areas. Some models point to the risk of snow.”

“The highest risk of snow at this time is in south-east Munster, Leinster, the Morne Mountains and Slieve Gullean in Ulster, where areas are above 400 meters above sea level. Snow and ice problems can occur on high-altitude routes.”Gap.

“For now, it’s been a dry picture for most people across the country, with the exception of some drizzle in parts of the northwest. Tomorrow will be cloudy for many, with a low pressure system moving towards the southeast of the country. “Rain will spread from the west,” he concluded. .