The country is set to experience an ‘Arctic maritime regime’ next week with Met Eireann confirming temperatures will plummet and could also bring snow to many parts.
After weeks of unseasonably mild weather, the national meteorology service is warning that bitterly cold conditions will sweep across Ireland next week, starting in the north west on Monday.
This will draw in freezing Arctic air from the north, bringing what Met Éireann describes as an ‘Arctic maritime regime’ to the country. As a result, Ireland will experience a blast of icy winds and a high risk of wintry showers, including snow, sleet and hail.
This new forecast aligns with long-range weather models, which suggest that snow could blanket large parts of Ireland, with temperatures dipping as low as -6C in some areas. According to these models, the first wintry showers could arrive in the northwest on Monday, November 18, before gradually spreading across the country throughout the week, clearing by Sunday, November 24.
“From Monday, November 18 to Sunday, November 24, colder than average with low pressure centred to the east dominating,” a Met Éireann spokesperson said.
“Arctic maritime regime indicated with potential for wintry hazards including hail, sleet and snow. Rainfall amounts above average, especially near coasts, indicative of shower activity.”
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