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A significant snow event could be on the way, with forecasters preparing for a potential repeat of 2018’s Beast from the East.
Met Éireann has said temperatures will continue to drop in the coming days with a Siberian front due to move in from next Wednesday.
As those cold easterly winds move in, they could meet an Atlantic low-pressure front, potentially bringing heavy snow similar to 2018.
Met Éireann forecaster Siobhan Ryan told
Newstalk that all “eyes are now on the weather for next week.”
“Temperatures are likely to turn even colder,” she said. “It is going to be really bitterly cold and wintery.
Beast From The East Levels Of Snow Could Fall Next Week
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Beast from the East levels of snow could fall next week with temperatures set to drop significantly.
Siberian air is forecast to move over the country with heavy snow expected.
This weekend will turn cold and wintry with a slight chance of snow.
But Siobhan Ryan from Met Eireann says next week could see a Beast from the East style snowfall; Early next week we re looking at dustings of snow for Leinster but really all eyes on midweek next week, that s when there will be a chance or risk of a more significant snow event
Significant snow event can be expected next week Published: Thursday, 04 February 2021 10:49
Met Eireann is warning that heavy snow could fall next week with temperatures set to drop significantly.
Siberian air is forecast to move over the country with heavy snow expected.
This weekend will turn cold and wintry with a slight chance of snow.
But Siobhan Ryan from Met Eireann says next week could see a Beast from the East style snowfall.
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Snow and ice warning issued for Connacht tomorrow Published: Saturday, 30 January 2021 14:27
A Status Yellow snow and ice warning has been issued for Connacht and counties across the northern half of the country tomorrow.
It comes into effect at 6 o’clock tomorrow morning and lasts until 6 o’clock tomorrow evening.
Met Eireann is forecasting wintry falls in places with some accumulations possible.
Meanwhile, weather advisory remains in effect for the entire country until tomorrow night, with wet and windy conditions expected, bringing a risk of localised flooding.
Meteorologist Siobhan Ryan is advising people to stay away from the coast:
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