The Irish forecaster Met Eireann has it right: this January 22, 2019 will be cold and snowy in Ireland! Placed on yellow alert, the country is expected to experience a major cold snap, with sleet, snow and freezing rain. As for temperatures, lows will reach as low as -4 degrees!
The yellow vigilance began yesterday at 9:00 pm and should continue today until 7:00 pm. The worst-affected regions are likely to be the north and west of the island, which should already be covered by a light blanket of snow.
Icy and slippery conditions are expected in Ireland. Scattered snow showers and sleet will occur most often in Ulster and Connacht, but some snow showers will also penetrate central and eastern areas with cold snaps further south. Snow accumulations of 1 to 2 cm are forecast. However, snow showers will be limited to northern regions in the late evening. said Irish meteorologist Met Eireann”.
For the rest of the week: the cold will still be with us. Expect frost, freezing rain and a few snowy spells.
Thursday’s temperatures should ease, before becoming colder again before the weekend.
Just the thing to keep you warm by a roaring peat fire!
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