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05th Dec 2022

We could be getting snow this Thursday, according to Met Éireann

Sarah McKenna Barry

We’re in for a chilly week due to an Arctic airmass setting in.

Time to get the woolies out now because, according to Met Éireann, we’re in for quite a cold snap.

The meteorological organisation has issued a winter advisory warning that will remain in place until Saturday evening.

It reads: “Very cold this week as an Arctic airmass sets in, bringing sharps to severe frosts and icy stretches on roads.

“Showers of hail, sleet and snow will occur during the second half of the week.”

While no official weather warnings have been given just yet, Met Éireann has explained that they may issue warnings over the next few days if they are required.

As for Monday, we can expect to see highest temperatures of 5 to 9 degrees, as well as scattered showers and cloudy conditions.

On Monday night, temperatures will plummet to between -2 and 3 degrees with widespread frost on the cards.

Tuesday will be “dry with sunny spells”, as well as some showers, with temperatures expected to be between 4 and 8 degrees.

By Wednesday, the weather will turn colder still, with temperatures reaching 2 to 5 degrees, and some wintery showers expected as the day goes on. Snowfall is likely on higher ground.

Thursday will remain very cold, with temperatures “remaining in low single figures”, says Met Éireann, who also forecast “scattered showers of sleet, snow and hail”.

In terms of Met Éireann’s further outlook, there doesn’t appear to be any indication that the weather will warm up by the weekend.

Instead, it will stay “very cold with some wintry showers and widespread frost by night”.