# Weather

Last month

January 2023

# the weekend

Ice warning remains in place but sunny spells are on the way for Sunday

A Status Yellow ice warning is still in place but is set to end at midday.

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Jan 20th 2023, 9:18 AM

# Brrrrrrrrrrrr

Nationwide Status Yellow ice warning in effect now until at least noon tomorrow

Met Éireann has said there will be icy stretches on roads and footpaths, leading to hazardous travelling conditions.

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Jan 18th 2023, 6:57 PM

# Status Yellow

Motorists warned to take care as further Status Yellow weather warning issued

A number of schools in Donegal have also closed for today due to snow.

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Jan 17th 2023, 4:10 PM

# Status Yellow

Warning to motorists as nationwide ice and low temperature warning in place

A Status Yellow low temperature/ice warning is in place until midday.

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Jan 16th 2023, 3:45 PM

# chilly

Met Éireann issues winter weather warning for next week with low temperatures forecast

Some showers of hail, sleet and snow can be expected.

34.7k

Jan 14th 2023, 1:45 PM

# whoosh

Thousands of homes without power following strong winds overnight

ESB customers can check the status of outages in their area using the PowerCheck tool.

14.3k

Jan 13th 2023, 9:16 AM

# Met Éireann

Thousands without power as Status Yellow wind warning remains in place nationwide

A Status Yellow wind warning is currently in place for the entire country until 2am tomorrow.

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Jan 12th 2023, 9:57 PM

# Blustery

Wet and windy few days ahead with nationwide Status Yellow warning in place tomorrow

A Status Yellow wind and rain warning is in place for Munster until midnight tonight.

14.8k

Jan 11th 2023, 9:42 PM

# California

Deaths reported as ‘bomb cyclone’ brings damaging winds and rain to California

It was the latest in a rapid series of atmospheric rivers to hit California.

18.3k

Jan 5th 2023, 9:50 PM

# Met Éireann

Status Yellow wind warning comes into effect for Mayo as gusts to reach 100 Km/hr

Some rain is expected this morning, with heavier showers forecast for this evening.

9.7k

Jan 5th 2023, 10:37 AM

# Kilkenny Castle

Study casts doubt on 1887 record for Ireland's hottest temperature

Analysis of the record finds it to be a significant outliner compared to modern temperature differences.

33.3C was recorded at Kilkenny Castle in June 1887 and remains unsurpassed in Ireland 135 years later.

However, a team at Maynooth University have examined the record and found reason to doubt its veracity.

The study found that key information relating to the 1887 record is missing or unknown.

26.3k

Jan 5th 2023, 12:05 AM

# Climate Change

'Very unusual event': Temperature records shattered in Europe

Ireland has been so far excluded from this, remaining on the cusp of the unseasonably warm weather as a low-pressure system dominates.

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Jan 4th 2023, 1:29 PM

Last year

2022

# new year's weather

It's going to be an unsettled start to 2023 with rain and frosty conditions ahead

Temperatures will drop as low as -3 degrees tomorrow night.

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Dec 31st 2022, 2:45 PM

# Climate

Met Éireann says 2022 set to be Ireland's hottest year since records began

Provisional figures released by the forecaster today show that this year was the warmest since 1900.

9.0k

Dec 30th 2022, 3:38 PM

THE MORNING LEAD

'Terrible forecasting' and overly cautious warnings: Complaints sent to Met Éireann in 2022

A report by

Hayley Halpin

Some people hit out at Met Éireann’s predictions, while others complained about its website.

Details of the complaints were released to The Journal under the Freedom of Information Act.

34.7k

Dec 25th 2022, 12:05 AM

# Christmas forecast

Rainy Christmas Day under the tree with temperatures to hover around six to 10 degrees

St Stephen’s Day looks set to be cold but brighter.

10.0k

Dec 24th 2022, 5:37 PM

# USA

'Epic' winter storm wallops US, leaving a million people without power

Heavy snow, howling winds and biting cold air took hold of much of the nation, including normally temperate southern states.

24.2k

Dec 24th 2022, 7:54 AM

# US winter storm

'Life-threatening' winter storm in US wreaks havoc on Christmas travel plans

Americans in the central US states are waking up to a strong winter storm

20.1k

Dec 22nd 2022, 1:58 PM

# Christmas

No White Christmas in sight as temperatures return to normal

Over the next week temperatures will be relatively warm, reaching their peak on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

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Dec 21st 2022, 2:56 PM

# Weather

New Status Yellow wind warning in place for counties in the west as high-speed gusts expected

A wind warning for three more counties comes into effect tomorrow at midnight

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Dec 19th 2022, 5:27 PM

# decision

Navan horse racing card cancelled due to frozen parts on track

Racing will go ahead as planned in Thurles.

1.5k

Dec 18th 2022, 10:43 AM

# icy conditions

Status Yellow ice warning to come into effect for 22 counties this evening

The warning will come into effect at 5pm this evening and last until 9am tomorrow morning.

48.1k

Dec 17th 2022, 2:57 PM

# Winter

Cold Snaps, Part Two: More dazzling photos of Ireland in the ice, frost and snow

We want to see your winter wonderland.

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Dec 16th 2022, 9:35 PM

# wrap up warm

Last night was the coldest night of the year as temperatures plunged as low as -8.8 degrees

Tonight is due to be cold, with some wintry showers and icy patches in places.

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Dec 16th 2022, 11:26 AM

# Cold Snap

Status Orange alert for 16 counties tonight as temperatures to plunge well below zero

The weekend will feature milder weather but temperatures may drop again next week.

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Dec 15th 2022, 3:01 PM

# Severe Weather

New Status Orange alert issued as temperatures set to plunge for next two nights

Tonight is to be bitterly cold and a weather warning is due to kick in for 19 counties.

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Dec 14th 2022, 4:45 PM

# Winter Weather

Cold snap sees coldest day since 2010 as ice warning remains in place across the country

A status yellow low temperature/ice warning is in place for the entire country.

The cold is to cause hazardous driving conditions across the country today.

Water Safety Ireland is advising people to stay away from ice and frozen waterways during the cold period.

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Dec 13th 2022, 12:20 PM

# on and off

Cork card gets the go-ahead but All-Ireland ladies junior club football final postponed

The Irish racing highlight is on, but Newcastle’s all-weather card has been cancelled.

2.1k

Dec 11th 2022, 9:58 AM

# Travel Disruption

53 flights cancelled at Dublin Airport as passengers advised to check airlines for updates

It comes after over 140 flights were cancelled at the airport yesterday due to the weather conditions.

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Dec 10th 2022, 7:29 PM

# Dublin Airport

Cold weather severely disrupts Dublin Airport as 143 flights cancelled

DAA confirmed the cancellations this evening.

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Dec 9th 2022, 9:29 PM

# icy weather

Met Éireann warn of treacherous conditions amid freezing fog and icy roads

A Status Yellow freezing fog warning is now in effect nationwide.

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Dec 9th 2022, 7:00 PM

# Weather

Women's AIL final postponed as Leinster's departure from Dublin delayed

The IRFU says that ‘current weather conditions’ have forced the game to be called off.

5.3k

Dec 9th 2022, 2:46 PM

# Cold Snap

Cold weather to remain until Wednesday with new Status Yellow warnings issued

It is to remain bitterly cold for the next six days.

A number of Irish Rail and Dublin Bus services were cancelled this morning.

The RSA is asking motorists to be extra cautious on untreated road surfaces.

People are being urged to check in on any of their vulnerable neighbours.

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Dec 9th 2022, 2:37 PM

# Cold Snap

Snow falls in parts of country as Status Yellow warnings take effect

Met Éireann has forecast severe frost and temperatures falling to -4 degrees Celsius.

58.4k

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Dec 8th 2022, 9:26 PM

# energy supply

Varadkar: Electricity supply will be ‘very tight’ in weeks ahead

Varadkar says the Government has been warned that the margin between energy supply and demand ‘will be very tight’.

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Dec 8th 2022, 1:30 PM

# winter is coming

Freezing weather, frost and snow: Here's what you need to know as the cold snap sets in

A Winter Weather Advisory is in place as the coldest temperatures in three years are expected this week.

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Dec 7th 2022, 12:53 PM

# freezin

Status Yellow ice warning to take effect at midnight tomorrow

Showers of hail, sleet and snow are forecast for the second half of the week.

58.4k

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Dec 6th 2022, 6:05 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Do you want it to snow?

Met Éireann has issued a winter weather advisory for the whole country.

44.1k

Dec 6th 2022, 8:18 AM

# Brrrr

'Bitterly cold' conditions on the way with winter weather advisory in place for the week ahead

Showers of hail, sleet and snow will occur during the second half of the week.

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Dec 5th 2022, 7:27 AM

# wrap up warm

Hail, sleet and snow on the way with winter weather advisory in place for the week ahead

Updates with potential warnings are to be issued by Met Éireann in the coming days.

68.4k

Dec 4th 2022, 12:46 PM