2026 is set to make an icy debut in Ireland as temperatures are to plummet over the coming days. Friday will be a day of sunny spells, with some showers of sleet and snow possibly in the north. Saturday and Sunday are set to be “very cold with wintry showers”, mainly in the north and northwest. "The high pressure is continuing to dominate, the weather is set to be chilly and bright, with some light rain and showers at times,” Met Éireann meteorologist Ailís Hankinson said. “It is set to turn colder for the weekend, with a more northerly flow bringing the Arctic air down.

Source: Irish Independent December 31, 2025 13:03 UTC