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Issued at – Saturday, 19 Jan 2013, 09:30
Valid from – Sunday, 20 Jan 2013, 17:00
Valid to – Monday, 22 Jan 2013, 06:00
Since early last week (see HERE and HERE, The Meteo Times has been monitoring the potential for snowfall in parts of the country on Sunday night arising from a low pressure system tracking to the south of Ireland.
At the moment, the snow risk for Sunday evening through the early hours of Monday pertains largely to Munster, southern Connacht, and southern and western parts of Leinster. The position of the slider low (see below graphic) tracking SE off our southern coast is subject to change and consequently, the snow risk area is subject to change. We will provide updates on any changes here and on our Facebook and Twitter accounts.
The rain bearing front will produce sleet in coastal areas of Cork and Kerry tomorrow afternoon/evening and this will turn readily to snow further inland during Sunday evening/night with some sizeable accumulations in the mountains of Kerry and Cork. Accumulating snow is likely at lower levels in the risk area outlined above. Rain or sleet in coastal areas of the south and west may turn to snow as the band of precipitation sinks back southeastwards early on Monday.
During Monday morning, sleet and snow showers will continue to affect eastern parts of Ulster and coastal counties in Leinster with some accumulations there, particularly on high ground. Some more persistent rain/sleet/snow will affect northern and eastern parts of Ulster during Monday afternoon.
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| A 'Slider Low' is explained in this illustration from British-based forecaster Matt Hugo. |
The Meteo Times daily long range weather forecast contains
further details in relation to the coming week’s weather in Ireland, as
well as details on the ongoing cold spell in Britain. Click here to view.
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