Temperatures are set to take a much colder turn next week after a period of unsettled weather, according to data from latest models.
Weather expert Alan O'Reilly, who runs the popular and reliable @CarlowWeather social media account, has confirmed projections of what kind of conditions Ireland can expect in the coming days.
The forecaster has outlined that not much rain is expected over the week ahead but temperatures will drop considerably on Wednesday and remain quite low for a number of days.
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He tweeted: "Better agreement on weather models for next week now. Unsettled Tuesday and Wednesday but rainfall amounts for many areas generally low over next 7 days, highest in Northwest. Turning much cooler Wednesday for at least a few days."
National forecaster Met Eireann seems to back up O'Reilly's prediction, with a spokesperson confirming that Wednesday will be noticeably colder as temperatures drop to between 5C and 8C in sunny spells and scattered showers. Overnight, temperatures could even drop to freezing; while Thursday, Friday and next weekend will continue in the same vein, with wintry showers possible in the west and north.
This comes as curiosity heightens regarding a potential return of 'Beast from the East'-like conditions in the coming weeks.
Weather experts seem to be in agreement that a major sudden stratospheric warming (SSW) event is likely towards the end of February into early March but that doesn't necessarily guarantee another 'Beast from the East', which brought the country to a near-standstill five years ago.
Latest models suggest that the risk of cooler weather in two weeks' time has increased but only time will tell how extreme the conditions will be as plenty of uncertainty remains.
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