Met Eireann's long-range forecast has given the first glimpse at what weather we can realistically expect on Christmas Day.
While there is still a large amount of uncertainty four weeks out, forecasters have given no indication of a white Christmas this year.
On Christmas week it is expected to be drier than normal in Ireland, with "rainfall is indicated to be below average".
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In its weekly forecast for Friday, December 23 to Thursday, December 29, the national forecaster predicted that temperatures will "trend towards normal".
However, Christmas is still four weeks away and these predictions are subject to regular changes as the time nears.
Meanwhile, this comes as bookies have slashed the odds on falling snow in Ireland on Christmas day. According to the latest odds from Ladbrokes, there has been a surge of support on a white Christmas. At this point in time, it is just 6/4 that it will snow anywhere in Ireland on Christmas Day.
However, in it's monthly weather forecast, Met Eireann have predicted that there will be no snowfall throughout the whole month of December.
Here is what weather we can expect next month:
Week 1: December 2 to December 8
High pressure to our north and east will keep conditions during this period largely settled. Ireland will lie in a predominantly easterly airflow. As a result, conditions will be drier than normal for most areas, but more frequent showers will affect eastern areas, leading to slightly above average rainfall there. This easterly airflow will also draw colder air from continental Europe over Ireland, and as a result, air temperatures will be normal or slightly below. With lighter winds and colder temperatures, overnight frosts are likely with mist and fog possible too.
Week 2: December 9 to December 15
Ireland looks likely to remain in a mostly easterly airflow for week 2, with little change to the overall conditions. Showers will continue most frequent in the east and southeast with rainfall totals slightly above normal there. Elsewhere will remain drier than average. Conditions will also be colder than average nationwide for the period, with continued potential for frosty nights.
Week 3: December 16 to December 22
While uncertainty increases for week 3, indications suggest that conditions will remain similar with an easterly airflow over Ireland. This will continue to bring slightly above average rainfall to the east and southeast while other areas will remain drier than normal. Temperatures will be around normal or just below normal.
Week 4: December 23 to December 29
There is a large amount of uncertainty in week 4 but there is a weak signal for similar conditions once again. Rainfall is indicated to be below average away from eastern areas with temperatures trending towards normal nationwide.
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