When did it last snow on Christmas Day in Ireland?
When did it last snow on Christmas Day in Ireland?
At Dublin Airport, there have been 12 Christmas Days with snowfall since 1941 (1950, 1956, 1962, 1964, 1970, 1984, 1990, 1993, 1995, 1999, 2000 and 2004). The statistical likelihood of snow falling on Christmas Day at Dublin Airport is approximately once every 5.9 years.
When was the last heavy snow in Ireland?
The winter of 2010–11 was a weather event that brought heavy snowfalls, record low temperatures, travel chaos and school disruption to the islands of Great Britain and Ireland….Winter of 2010–11 in Great Britain and Ireland.
| Winter of 2010–11 | |
|---|---|
| First event started | 24 November 2010 |
| Last event concluded | 13 March 2011 |
| Seasonal statistics |
When was the big snow in Ireland?
The snow and strong winds arrived from the continent causing havoc from 8 January 1982. Huge drifts of snow were reported along the east coast with communities cut off as a result. Today the weather system would have received a name like 2018’s Beast from the east.
Does it snow in Ireland at Christmas?
Ireland does not usually receive much snow or snow showers, so although there is occasionally a white Christmas with a light covering of snow, I wouldn’t tend to bet on it! Ireland in winter does experience storms from time to time, which usually hit the west coast of the island first.
Will it snow in Ireland Christmas 2021?
It is bad news for anyone hoping for a white Christmas as forecasters expect a milder than usual Christmas day. While we all dream of a fall of snow, Met Éireann says the only fall will be from outbreaks of rain moving across the country from the south.
Will it be a white Christmas 2021 Ireland?
Unfortunately for those wishing for a white Christmas, the chance of snow in Ireland now looks very slim. There will likely be a colder interlude early next week, but the mild air is signalled to quickly return from the southwest for the final days of 2021.
What was the worst snow in Ireland?
‘The Blizzard’ of February 25th was the greatest single snowfall on record and lasted for close on fifty consecutive hours. It smothered the entire island in a blanket of snow.
Will it snow this Christmas 2021 Ireland?
How much snow does Ireland get in December?
2-3 days
According to Met Éireann, the Irish National Meteorological Service, Ireland usually only experiences 2-3 days of snow in December, with it only counting as snow cover one day.