A potential snow storm is heading towards Ireland on New Year's Day, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and the possibility of widespread snow. The storm is expected to be followed by a prolonged cold snap, with temperatures potentially dropping to -9C
Ireland is facing the possibility of a significant snow storm within days. Weather models suggest a dramatic shift from the mild and damp conditions of late to much colder and stormier weather as we move into the New Year. Forecasters are sounding the alarm over New Year's Day, where uncertainty remains around the track and intensity of a potential storm system. Models vary significantly with one predicting heavy rain and strong winds, and another bringing the risk of widespread snow.
However, currently all models agree that the incoming storm system will draw in Arctic air and lead to a prolonged cold snap. Weather models from a number of agencies show a storm system moving in overnight on January 1, bringing strong winds and heavy rain - as well as widespread snow. The system is signalled to make landfall in the southwest and move northeastwards throughout New Year's Day before eventually clearing into the Irish sea. Following that, weather models show a mega Arctic blast engulfing the country for up to a week, with some models showing temperatures as low as -9C at times. Irish weather expert Alan O'Reilly shared the models on his Carlow Weather social media accounts, explaining: 'Another cloudy day today but it’s all eyes on New Year’s Day weather models as risk of storm increases but the details still vary on models with position of storm varying. One model brings wind and rain while the other brings risk of snow. Either way cold will follow after!' Met Eireann has weighed in on the weather outlook, predicting a likely shift to colder and more unsettled conditions in the first week of January. Its current forecast points to a wet and windy New Year's Eve, followed by widespread rain and strong winds on New Year's Day
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