Lakes in Ireland - 10 Day Forecast

Inland lakes forecast issued at: 1230 Wednesday 08 April 2026

Meteorological Situation at 0900

A broad and complex area of low pressure is centred to the southeast of Greenland. An associated weak cold front lies over the east of Ireland, while another cold front approaches from the Atlantic. A transient ridge of high pressure extends from the Azores northeastwards over the country.

SURFACE ANALYSIS

Forecast for Lough Derg until nightfall today:

Wind:

Southwest force 3 or less.

Weather:

Cloudy to fair.

Visibility:

Good.

Winds Overnight:

Mainly southwest force 3 or 4.

Outlook:

Moderate to fresh, occasionally strong westerly winds. Weather: Scattered blustery showers, some heavy with a chance of hail and thunder.

Forecast for Lough Ree until nightfall today:

Wind:

Southwest force 3 or less.

Weather:

Cloudy to fair.

Visibility:

Good.

Winds Overnight:

Mainly southwest force 3 or 4.

Outlook:

Moderate to fresh, occasionally strong westerly winds. Weather: Scattered blustery showers, some heavy with a chance of hail and thunder.

Forecast for Lough Corrib and Lough Mask until nightfall today:

Wind:

Southwest force 3 or 4, occasionally increasing force 5 this afternoon.

Weather:

Cloudy to fair first. Becoming cloudy this afternoon with the chance of rain and drizzle towards evening.

Visibility:

Reducing moderate or poor in precipitation, otherwise good.

Winds Overnight:

Mainly southwest force 3 or 4.

Outlook:

Moderate to fresh, occasionally strong westerly winds. Weather: Scattered blustery showers, some heavy with a chance of hail and thunder.

Forecast for Lough Key and Lough Allen until nightfall today:

Wind:

Southwest force 3 or 4.

Weather:

Cloudy to fair.

Visibility:

Good.

Winds Overnight:

Mainly southwest force 3 or 4.

Outlook:

Moderate to fresh, occasionally strong westerly winds. Weather: Scattered blustery showers, some heavy with a chance of hail and thunder.