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Ireland set for 'worst winter in years'

Ireland could be set for its worst winter in years, according to experts. The Irish Examiner is r...
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10.56 3 Nov 2014


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Ireland set for 'worst winter in years'

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Ireland could be set for its worst winter in years, according to experts.

The Irish Examiner is reporting that we could be expecting sub-zero temperatures, polar gales and heavy snowfall within weeks.

Forecasters have stated the change in the weather is due to mercury levels falling in November which will have an affect on weather right through to January.

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James Madden, forecaster with Exacta Weather, stated December could be as cold as four years ago and that January could be the one of the worst winter months on record.

He said: “As we progress throughout November, it is going to become gradually colder across many parts of Ireland, in particular from around the mid-month point when it is likely to become exceptionally cold at times.

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“This early start to what is likely to be a harsh winter is also likely to be accompanied by a number of potentially widespread snow events within this period and into the start of December.

He added: “February and into spring may also not escape an extension of these waves of cold and widespread snow at times. However, there are some conflicting signals for December at present, which could introduce some milder and rather unsettled interludes of weather at times.”

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