Met Eireann warns of snow for Ireland in latest forecast as temperatures set to in plummet in Arctic blast

Met Eireann in warning that Ireland could be hit with snow in an Arctic blast next week that could what it describes as wintry hazards.

According to the Met Eireann Extended Range Forecast, the weather will be colder than average next week with low pressure centred to the east dominating.

Met Eireann says that an Arctic maritime regime is indicated which brings with it the potential for wintry hazards including hail, sleet and snow.

Met Eireann says that rainfall amounts will be above average, especially near coasts, indicative of shower activity.

Meanwhile, Cathal Nolan from Ireland’s Weather Channel has also said the risk of snow in Ireland has increased and that we could experience the coldest November week since 2010 next week.

Cathal said: “Well now this is an interesting one, especially for those who have a keen interest in cold wintry conditions, adding, “this morning’s weather models continue to build confidence that we may be on the cusp of experiencing the coldest November week since 2010.”

Cathal added: “A strong blocking anticyclone is now expected to develop late this weekend just east of Greenland with a large area of low pressure over Scandinavia resulting in a direct stream of bitterly cold Arctic air migrating south across Ireland and the UK, bringing an increased risk of snow for some.

“If the weather models continue to grow in confidence then temperatures next week by day would struggle to break above 2-4 degrees Celsius, with nighttime values down as low as -5 or -6 degrees Celsius in some sheltered areas of the midlands and southeast.

“The all important question however is will it snow? The answer at the moment is that the chances of snow are increasing, though with the snow falling as showers it’s areas of the north and northwest that would be most at risk, and possible along some exposed eastern coastal fringes.”

In the meantime, Met Éireann say there will be “a good deal of dry weather this week, though cloud cover will increase with patches of rain and drizzle at times. However, rainfall amounts will be minimal. Temperatures will be close to normal.”