Laois temperatures to plummet to -4 degrees in dramatic turn in weather

Temperatures in Laois are expected to plummet to -4 degrees this week, according to Met Eireann.

Ireland is experiencing it's first wintry cold snap of the season, with hazardous ground conditions expected due to frost and ice.

A meteorologist from Met Éireann spoke with Leinster Express/ Laois Live on what to expect in the next seven days.

"Temperatures in Laois are quite low for this time of year, Monday will see a high of 5 to 6 degrees, with low temperatures expected for Tuesday," they said.

"By late afternoon on Tuesday, the sky will clear and temperatures will drop to freezing. Laois will freeze from Tuesday night onwards throughout the week, with temperatures expected to drop to -3 degrees on Tuesday night," Met Éireann continued.

Pictured: Temperatures will drop to -4 degrees in Laois on Wednesday night, according to Met Eireann.

Light sunshine is expected on Wednesday, with temperatures reaching a high of 4 degrees on Wednesday afternoon.

"Wednesday night will be the coldest this week, with temperatures dropping to -4 degrees," Met Éireann have said.

"There will be quite a bit of frost, with motorists advised to take care on the roads. Thursday will be overcast with cold temperatures, with a high of 3 degrees on Thursday afternoon," they finished.

Friday and Saturday will see a return to lighter weather, with temperatures rising to 10 to 12 degrees. 

A status yellow weather warning for snow and ice is in place for Cavan, Donegal and Leitrim. 

“After an unusually mild start to November, people are going to get quite a shock as the temperatures plummet next week, which is why we have issued an Advisory for Ireland," said Met Éireann’s Deputy Head of Forecasting, Ms Liz Coleman.

Pictured: Cold snap comes to Ireland with this week to freeze

As an Arctic airmass sinks over the country from the north, daytime temperatures will often range around 2 to 6 degrees with night-time temperatures widely falling below freezing, bringing widespread frost and ice," Ms Coleman said.

"The northerly airflow will also bring showers of sleet and snow, these most frequent over the northern half of the country but there is potential for some showers to reach further south. These conditions will bring some hazardous travelling conditions, travel disruptions and poor visibility.

"The extent of the wintry showers in terms of snow is still unclear, but we will have more information as Met Éireann’s high resolution model comes into play, which provides forecast information two days ahead," she said.

"The cold northerly airmass looks set to linger over Ireland until next Friday at least, but possibly into next weekend too, although uncertainty increases after Friday 22nd," Ms Coleman finished.

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