January 29, 2025: Bitter Cold, Icy Roads, and Sudden Sleet Showers to Hit Ireland
January 29, 2025 – A cold, crisp, and largely dry day ahead, but don’t be fooled by the sunshine—winter’s grip remains firm. Fog and mist will clear this morning, leaving sunny spells and isolated showers for most. However, the north and west won’t escape the chill, as scattered showers move in this evening, with some turning to sleet.
Temperatures will range between 6°C and 9°C, with light to moderate northerly winds, fresh at times in the southwest.
Current Weather Overview on January 29, 2025
| Region | Condition | Temperature (°C) | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin | Dry, bright spells, isolated showers | 8 | Light northerly winds |
| Cork | Cloudy morning, clearing later | 9 | Moderate northerly winds |
| Galway | Scattered evening showers, cold | 7 | Fresh NW winds |
| Limerick | Mostly dry, bright spells | 8 | Light northerly winds |
| Waterford | Dry, cool, occasional drizzle | 9 | Light NW breeze |
National Forecast
Expect a mix of clear skies, cold air, and scattered showers throughout the day.
- Morning: Patchy drizzle in the southwest, clearing quickly. Fog and mist lifting.
- Afternoon: Mostly dry with sunny spells and isolated showers.
- Evening: Scattered showers pushing into the north and west, some turning to sleet.
Tonight’s Forecast
The coldest night of the week is ahead, with widespread frost and ice forming as temperatures drop to between -2°C and +1°C.
- Most areas will be dry, but scattered showers will continue in the north and west, some falling as sleet.
- Winds will be light and variable, increasing the risk of fog and ice patches developing overnight.
- Roads will be treacherous by morning, with icy conditions likely in sheltered areas.
Weather Warnings & Advisories
⚠️ Status Yellow – Frost & Ice Warning (Nationwide):
- Temperatures dropping below freezing overnight.
- Icy stretches on untreated roads and footpaths.
- Motorists urged to exercise extreme caution.
⚠️ Sleet & Wintry Shower Risk (North & West):
- Scattered showers may turn to sleet overnight.
- Risk of temporary accumulations on higher ground.
Severe Impacts Expected
- Black Ice Alert: Treacherous roads overnight and into Thursday morning.
- Freezing Conditions: A bitterly cold start tomorrow, feeling even colder in rural areas.
- Sudden Sleet & Hail: Parts of Connacht and Ulster may wake up to wintry showers.
- Fog & Mist: Visibility could drop significantly overnight.
Extended Outlook
The cold snap will continue, with sub-zero nights, icy mornings, and wintry showers lingering into the weekend. A new Atlantic system may bring rain and wind by the weekend, leading to another unsettled spell.
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