Met Eireann 'cannot rule out' snow as they issue Ireland cold weather update

Met Eireann has not ruled out snow for Ireland next week as the country looks set to return to polar temperatures.

The subzero conditions will begin to make their presence felt around Wednesday or Thursday with temperatures falling below zero and wintry precipitation on the cards.

Met Eireann's extended forecast for the week says: "An unsettled weather regime is forecast during this period with a strong zonal air-flow allowing numerous Low-Pressure systems to track near Ireland.

"Whilst the week will begin very mild, temperatures will decrease during the second half of the week as colder polar maritime air extends from the North Atlantic.

"Rainfall amounts are expected to be significantly above average, especially in the west of the country. Some wintry precipitation cannot be ruled out by the end of the week with the chance of very strong winds also."