Met Eireann is refusing to rule out snowfall around Christmas
Christmas snow could be on the cards for some parts of Ireland thanks to what one weather expert has described as a "frigid cold airmass".
"ECMWF weather model for Christmas day is very interesting with a frigid cold northerly airmass and snowfall in the west, northwest and north. Early days yet as this is only one run," posted Donegal Weather Channel. "Temperatures are predicted to be slightly above normal overall although, with high pressure, there is a possibility of colder/frostier nights and lingering mist and fog during the days.
Met Eireann National Outlook: Thursday night: Largely dry with a mix of cloud and clear spells. Lowest temperatures of -2 to +3 degrees generally with light variable breezes and some frost and fog patches developing. Milder though for southern and eastern counties where there will be some patches of light rain and drizzle.
Saturday: Mostly dry with spells of sunshine and just well scattered showers, mainly near northern and western coasts. Through the afternoon and evening, cloud will build from the northwest. Highest temperatures of 4 to 8 degrees in light westerly breezes.
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