Lakes in Ireland - 10 Day Forecast

Inland lakes forecast issued at: 1200 Sunday 01 March 2026

Meteorological Situation at 0900

A depression of 978hPa centred approximately 300 nautical miles northwest Erris Head generates a mostly moderate to strong south to southwest airflow over Ireland. An associated cold front approaches the west coast of the country.

SURFACE ANALYSIS

Forecast for Lough Derg until nightfall today:

Wind:

Increasing southerly force 5 or 6 and gusty.

Weather:

Cloudy with rain, drizzle and mist. The rain will be heavy at times.

Visibility:

Reducing moderate or poor in precipiation and mist.

Winds Overnight:

Southwesterly force 3 or less.

Outlook:

Increasing southwesterly force 4 or 5. Easing force 3 or 4 and veering northwesterly later in the day. Cloudy to fair with scattered showers.

Forecast for Lough Ree until nightfall today:

Wind:

Increasing southerly force 5 or 6 and gusty.

Weather:

Cloudy with rain, drizzle and mist. The rain will be heavy at times.

Visibility:

Reducing moderate or poor in precipiation and mist.

Winds Overnight:

Southwesterly force 3 or less.

Outlook:

Increasing southwesterly force 4 or 5. Easing force 3 or 4 and veering northwesterly later in the day. Cloudy to fair with scattered showers.

Forecast for Lough Corrib and Lough Mask until nightfall today:

Wind:

Increasing southerly force 5 or 6 and gusty.

Weather:

Cloudy with rain, drizzle and mist. The rain will be heavy at times.

Visibility:

Reducing moderate or poor in precipiation and mist.

Winds Overnight:

Southwesterly force 3 or 4.

Outlook:

Increasing southwesterly force 4 or 5. Veering northwesterly later in the day. Cloudy to fair with scattered showers.

Forecast for Lough Key and Lough Allen until nightfall today:

Wind:

Increasing southerly force 5 or 6 and gusty.

Weather:

Cloudy with rain, drizzle and mist. The rain will be heavy at times.

Visibility:

Reducing moderate or poor in precipiation and mist.

Winds Overnight:

Southwesterly force 3 or less.

Outlook:

Increasing southwesterly force 4 or 5. Easing force 3 or 4 and veering northwesterly later in the day. Cloudy to fair with scattered showers.