December 2020, Snow falls in some parts of Ireland

 As of December 3rd there has been reports of snowfall in some locations. Mostly at high levels but also a dusting at lower levels too in Donegal and Galway. So will the snow continue. Well the cold certainly will however it has all to do with the 528 dam line what the freezing level is for snow to fall and that appears to be hovering around the 300m mark over most of Ireland but further North could be down as low as 100m at times. Certainly no repeat of 2010 but the temperatures would appear to be stuck in single figures until mid December. After this we will be getting a lot of the weather like we have got the past few years. Relatively mild and dry with just some mist or drizzle and temperatures of 8 to 11c.

So basically first half of December in Ireland will be cold but not bitter and second half will be mild but not extremely.

December cold spell on way

 The long term weather trend for Ireland sees a cold spell of Northerlies persist for the first half of December and there may also be some snow in the mix. The highest risk of snow will be at night or in some of the heavier outbreaks. But snow will not be only confined to mountain tops I feel. However most of the time showers will be of hail or sleet or rain. Christmas is looking very dry and mild.

Ireland in deep freeze next week

UPDATE WARNING

Heavy snow will plaster Ireland from next week with the worst of the snow happening from Wednesday to Friday.

Ireland is set for a deep freeze starting on Sunday night into Monday. As air travelling all the way from Siberia lodges itself over Ireland we will struggle to get above 0c at all and the nights will be even colder.

Heres a guide of what to expect in the major towns and cities in Ireland next week

Sligo - heavy frosts and nighttime temperatures of -6c. Highs 3c. Some wintry showers from next Tuesday. Heavier snow possible on March 1st. Further cold weather thereafter

Dublin - Heavy snow settling from next Tuesday. Frost at night. -2c and 2c by day.

Cork - Frost and some snow. Lows -3c Highs 2c

Galway - Cold and frosty. Light snow at times. Highs 4c Low -4c

Mullingar - Snow settling from Tuesday. Lows of -8c possible. Could get to -10c over snowfields.

Northern Ireland similar to Dublins forecast. Midlands will follow Mullingars outlook. As will other regions follow the weather in the towns and cities closest to them.

So until tomorrow with the next update enjoy the frosty night and see you all tomorrow