Experts are warning of what’s to come
Temperatures will plummet
The country is facing an extended spell of ice-cold conditions that will lead to treacherous travel conditions across the country this weekend and into next week.
The entire country is facing a weekend of sub-zero temperatures as an arctic blast sweeps down from the north.
This led to Met Eireann issuing a Status Yellow Snow and Ice warning for nine counties yesterday afternoon.
Read More: Full list of social welfare changes coming into effect from New Years Day 2026
Read more: Galway town’s ‘active travel’ project progressing despite ‘concerns’
All of Connacht, along with Donegal, Cavan, Monaghan and Louth were initially placed under the warning. However, it was set to expire by 11am on Sunday.
Now, it’s been extended for a further 24 hours and will be in place until 11am on Monday.
A further status yellow nationwide warning for low temperatures and ice has also been issued by the national forecaster. This is due to temperatures falling between -2 and -4 degrees with sharp or severe frost and icy stretches.
It will be in effect for all counties in Munster, Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Wexford, and Wicklow from 6pm this evening until 11am on Monday.
Leading meteorologist, Jeff Berardelli, has warned of a “brutal cold” that’s set to grip Ireland and Europe over the next few days.
Parts of northern Europe are experiencing 20 degrees below average, with up to 100cm of snow set to fall in the Balkans.
Jeff posted: “Brutal cold across Northern Europe (20°C below normal now) will overspread most of Europe soon, with cold dropping into the Mediterranean, Italy and the Balkans. Over the next 10 days, heavy snow will fall in spots with over 100 CM in parts of the Balkans and 50cm+ over the Alps and central Italian mountain ranges. This is all due to unusually warm air over Greenland, called the Greenland Block. It will displace cold air South over Europe and make for a wintry stretch for 10 days.
The latest Met Eireann forecast has been released.
Today
Today will be cold with frost, ice and some lying snow this morning. There will be plenty of dry and sunny weather but scattered wintry showers will continue, mainly affecting the north and west but with the odd flurry possible elsewhere. Highest temperatures of 2 to 6 degrees with light to moderate northwesterly winds, fresher along northern coasts.
Tonight
Tonight will be very cold with a sharp to severe frost and icy stretches. Scattered wintry showers will continue, most frequent in the north and west, with some snow accumulations. Patches of fog or freezing fog may form too. Lowest temperatures of -4 to 0 degrees with light to moderate west to northwest or variable winds.
Tomorrow
Tomorrow will be cold with frost, ice and fog or freezing fog patches slow to clear. It will be dry and sunny in the southeast but scattered wintry showers will affect the rest of the country, with some snow accumulations. Highest temperatures of 1 to 5 degrees with light to moderate westerly winds.
Galway Beo’s top stories and breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive breaking news and the latest headlines direct to your phone. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.