Latest update on Ireland’s cold wave, with temperatures expected to reach -8C and snow expected

Ireland could be hit with heavy snow next week. Forecasters have warned of a “prolonged” cold spell that could see temperatures as low as -8C and freeze the country.

With temperatures trending lower, many are wondering whether it will snow next week, but Ireland’s Weather Channel meteorologist Cathal Nolan said: “The simple answer to that question is yes.” .

The forecaster said predicting snow in Ireland and where it will fall “rarely has easy answers and, indeed, this applies equally well to the upcoming cold snap”.

“Temperatures will fall in the coming days, with weekend highs of 2 to 5 degrees Celsius or below, and overnight temperatures reaching -3 to -4 degrees Celsius, but conditions will remain mostly dry.”

The Prime Minister of Catalonia further explained the reason for the impending cold wave, saying: “An interlude of colder air from central Europe is expected to pass across the country from the east from Sunday night to Wednesday, bringing with it a temporary influx of even colder air. “There may be some impact,” he said. Snow falling on the Irish Sea.

“This lake-effect snow could see sleet and snow showers in some areas along east-facing coasts, with the snow initially settling on higher ground and lower elevations by night, but The amount will be small and scattered.

“The weather for the rest of next week looks to remain dry and cold with prevailing high pressure, with daytime temperatures remaining in the low single digits and overnight lows ranging from -4°C to -4°C in some sheltered areas. It will be 6 degrees Celsius.”

“As always with long-term forecasts, there’s some uncertainty after that. But at the moment it looks like we’re looking at a continued cold spell across the country, increasing the likelihood of further colder temperatures.”

“Indeed, some models indicate even colder weather and a risk of more widespread snowfall by the middle of this month, but such details are uncertain and it is difficult to test this. requires further analysis.”

Met Eireann also forecast that temperatures could drop to -3C next week.

“As high pressure builds up, conditions will be mostly dry. We can expect even colder weather with scattered frost and fog,” they said.

“Friday will be a bright but fairly cold day with sunshine and showers. Showers will be most frequent in the west and north of the country, with a chance of hail. Moderate to fresh northwesterly winds. It’s blowing, and the maximum temperature is 5 to 8 degrees.

“Friday night will be cold and mostly dry, with only a few rains in the northwest of the country. Frost will develop in many areas away from the western and northern coastal areas. Minimum temperatures will be – 2 to +3 degrees with a light north-westerly wind over land.” Fog and fog may occur in some areas.

“Saturday is expected to be sunny with plenty of sunshine once the early fog and mist clears. Highs will be in the 5 to 8 degree range with light winds in different directions.Saturday The nights are very cold with widespread frost.” Some patches of ice. Areas of fog and fog may form, with some freezing fog possible. Minimum temperatures generally range from -3 degrees Celsius to 0 degrees Celsius with variable light or near-zero wind conditions.

“Cold and freezing weather will start Sunday. Fog and fog will be slow to clear in many inland areas and will persist throughout the day. In places where fog and fog clears, it will be dry and mostly clear. High temperatures will be Usually in the 2 to 5 degree range.” Sunday night was also a cold and freezing night with some fog or fog at first. However, later on a moderate south-easterly wind develops, bringing most of the rain with a few showers flowing into the Irish Sea coastal areas. Fog, minimum temperature -3 to +2 degrees.

“Monday will be cold and windy with a mix of clouds and sunshine. It will be mostly dry but with the odd flurry of rain possible. Highs of 3 to 6 degrees with fresh south-easterly winds. It’s going to be a cold night.” Frost and ice fell Monday night, but along the East Coast there will be a slight easing of the cold and a chance of showers. With fresh easterly winds, the minimum temperature will be -3 to +3 degrees. ”

Their further outlook says: “An anticyclone is expected to remain close to Ireland, bringing largely dry and fairly cold weather.”