Ireland is facing a cold snap with freezing temperatures, frost, and fog forecast for the coming days. However, there are hints of an 'Indian summer' later this month with warmer weather predicted.
Ireland is bracing for a significant cold snap as frosty conditions are set to sweep across the country. Met Eireann has warned that temperatures could drop below freezing at times, bringing with it frost, mist and fog.
The national forecaster has cautioned that the remainder of this week will feel "cool for the time of year." However, there is a silver lining in the upcoming forecast. Met Eireann has hinted at the possibility of an 'Indian summer' later this month, suggesting that warmer and more pleasant weather could be on the horizon. The term 'Indian summer' refers to a period of unseasonably warm and dry weather that sometimes graces the autumn months.
Looking ahead to the following week of October 28 to November 3 it added: “This week has a continued signal for mostly settled conditions though potentially with a decline towards the end of the week. Temperatures are indicated to be mostly above average and precipitation amounts are indicated to be below normal.”
In the meantime, Ireland will have to endure an early taste of winter, with freezing temperatures expected this weekend. "A mix of cloud and sunny spells Saturday with showers or longer spells of rain in the north and west spreading elsewhere on Saturday morning and afternoon. A clearance to sunny spells will extend to most parts by evening. Highest temperatures of 10C to 13C , generally but 8C to 10C in Ulster, with moderate westerly winds. Saturday night will be cold and mostly dry with variable cloud amounts and clear spells. A few showers are possible in the northwest.
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