Ireland snow forecast: rare weather alert as Met Eireann pinpoints where it will be coldest over next 48 hours
The temperature across the country is set to drop to as low as -3°C in some places but with the feels like temperature set to be even lower again, people should expect to feel the full force of the fast approaching Arctic air
Temperatures across Ireland are set to plummet below zero over the next 48 hours, Met Eireann has confirmed.
The State forecaster issued a rare country-wide weather warning for low temperatures and ice on Monday afternoon. The yellow status alert will be active between 8pm on Tuesday and 10am on Wednesday.
Whilst temperatures across the country will plunge below zero in many places, it is worth noting that the drop in temperature will vary from county to county.
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Met Eireann is warning people that it will be "very cold with widespread frost and icy stretches" with possible impacts including "hazardous conditions on roads and paths" as well as "some travel disruption".
The temperature across the country is set to drop to as low as -3°C in some places but with the feels like temperature set to be even lower again, people should expect to feel the full force of the fast approaching Arctic air.
Heavy rain is forecast for Dublin early into Tuesday and that's when the temperature is set to plummet too. People should expect temperatures in Dublin to really start dropping on Tuesday afternoon. Wednesday evening will see temperatures across the city hit 0°C but the feels like temperature is set to be as low as -5°C.
The feels like temperature is set to drop much sooner in parts of Mayo over the next 24 hours. Met Eireann is forecasting sleet in some parts of the county on Tuesday morning and that could turn into ice when the temperatures continue to go below 0°C on Wednesday evening but like Dublin the feels like temperature is set to be lower at approximately -5°C over the coming days.
Cork might not see the same change in temperature as other parts of the country but nonetheless it will feel bitterly cold over the next few days with cloudy skies and feels like temperatures hitting -2°C, according to Met Eireann.
Donegal is set to be one of the coldest parts of the country over the next 48 hours with normal temperatures and feels like temperatures hitting -2°C and -6°C respectively on Wednesday evening. There is also some light sleet forecast for parts of the county on Wednesday evening.
Galway doesn't escape the icy blast either. Much of the county, but more specifically, the city of Galway, will see the mercury rocket to below 0°C on Wednesday evening and this will continue into Thursday morning where Met Eireann is forecasting feels like temperatures as low as -5°C.
Elsewhere, snow is also forecast for counties Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan, Leitrim and Sligo. Met Eireann has put in a place a snow-ice warning. This yellow status alert is active between 7pm on Monday and 8am on Tuesday.
Met Eireann National Forecast:
Tuesday morning outbreaks of rain, sleet and snow will move southwards, turning mainly to rain and sleet before clearing to the south during the afternoon. Sunny spells will follow with scattered wintry showers in the north towards evening. Highest temperatures of 2°C to 5°C generally and from 5°C to 8°C in Munster. Moderate to fresh easterly winds for most, fresh to strong westerly in Munster, will veer northerly and ease moderate behind the rain.
Outlook: Cold with frost and icy patches developing during the nights with localised freezing fog possible. Wintry showers for some.
Tuesday night will be dry in most areas with clear spells. Wintry showers will affect northern parts of Ulster and Connacht. Lowest temperatures of -3°C to +1°C with frost and icy patches.
Wednesday will be cold and mainly dry with sunny spells. Frost will gradually clear, but will linger in some sheltered areas. Some wintry showers, mainly in western and north parts of Connacht and Ulster. Highs of 3°C to 5°C generally, with mostly moderate west to northwest winds.
Wednesday night will be dry and clear in many parts but scattered wintry showers will continue in parts of the west and north. Lowest temperatures of -3°C to +1°C degrees with frost and icy patches and mainly light to moderate northwest or variable breezes.
Thursday: Frost and ice will again be slow to thaw, perhaps lingering all day in some parts. Many areas will be dry and cold with spells of sunshine but scattered showers of rain, hail, sleet and snow will affect western and northern parts. Afternoon highs of 2°C to 5°C with mostly moderate northwest winds, fresh at times near coasts.
Thursday night: Many areas dry with clear spells. Scattered wintry showers will continue to affect mainly the west and north, with a few spreading elsewhere. Lowest temperatures of -2°C to +2°C with frost and icy patches. Light to moderate westerly winds, fresh at times on eastern and northern coasts.
Friday will continue cold and mainly dry. It will be somewhat cloudier with wintry showers in the west. Afternoon highs of 2°C to 6°C degrees, a with light to moderate southwest breezes.
On Friday night, it will become wet and windy as persistent or heavy rain move eastwards, possibly turning to sleet or snow for a time and accompanied by fresh to strong southerly winds.
Saturday will continue windy with further spells of rain or showers, winds will ease on Sunday.
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