Met Office names storm expected to bring snow to Ireland this week

There is also the potential for 'damaging' winds.

Last week, JOE reported how Carlow Weather and Ireland's Weather Channel had stated that "some nasty storms" could develop in the Atlantic and then head our way.

Since then, the storm has been named Éowyn and Met Éireann has issued a weather advisory, which is in effect now and valid until 12am on Saturday (25 January).

#StormÉowyn has been officially named by the Met Office UK @metoffice

Please keep up to date with https://t.co/e0QpncNS7O and our Mobile App for the latest updates on the meteorological situation, weather forecast for your area and the most recent warnings. #StormEowyn pic.twitter.com/Eyn4YLyHql

— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) January 21, 2025

It reads: "On Thursday night and Friday, a deepening Low-Pressure system, Storm ÉOWYN (AY-OH-WIN), is forecast to track across Ireland.

"Very strong to gale force winds are expected across the country with the potential for damaging wind gusts and disruption in places.

"Transitory falls of sleet and snow are expected too, especially across west and northwest counties. High seas and spells of heavy rain are expected also.

"Met Éireann is continuously monitoring the evolving situation and weather warnings will be issued as confidence in the forecast track/intensity of the Low-Pressure system improves.

"Please check the met.ie website and app for updates to forecasts and warnings in the coming days."

Weather advisory for Ireland. Details below⤵️#StormÉowyn has been named by the UK met office.

Keep up to date with forecasts and warnings on https://t.co/e0QpncNS7O and our Mobile App. pic.twitter.com/9A7pQPaYQ4

— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) January 21, 2025

This comes after, earlier this week, Met Éireann issued a Status Yellow fog warning for 15 counties in Ireland.

Valid from 10pm Tuesday (21 January) until 10am Wednesday, the alert applies to Carlow, Cavan, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Leitrim, Longford, Louth, Meath, Monaghan, Offaly, Roscommon, Tipperary, Waterford and Westmeath.

"Foggy conditions will lead to impaired visibility," it reads.

Yellow fog warning in place for Ireland for tonight and tomorrow morning🌫️

Details➡️https://t.co/w5QtJ1V6un pic.twitter.com/KrKDk6C5lQ

— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) January 21, 2025

Read more:

• ‘Nasty storms’ could be on the way for Ireland next week, say weather experts
• Weather warning issued for 18 counties as storm heads towards Ireland