Lakes in Ireland - 10 Day Forecast

Inland lakes forecast issued at: 0530 Friday 20 February 2026

Meteorological Situation at 0300

Ireland lies in a strong to gale force southwesterly airflow generated by a depression of 978hPa centred to the south of Iceland. Associated fronts lie over the country.

SURFACE ANALYSIS

Forecast for Lough Derg until nightfall today:

Wind:

Southwesterly force 4 or 5 and gusty.

Weather:

Cloudy to fair with showers, heavy and persistent for a time this morning. Outbreaks of rain, drizzle and mist developing this evening.

Visibility:

Good, decreasing moderate or poor in precipitation and mist.

Winds Overnight:

Southwest force 4, occasionally force 5.

Outlook:

Moderate to fresh southwesterly winds. Weather: Cloudy with outbreaks of rain, drizzle and mist.

Forecast for Lough Ree until nightfall today:

Wind:

Southwesterly force 5, occasionally reaching force 6 and gusty.

Weather:

Cloudy to fair with showers, heavy and persistent for a time this morning. Outbreaks of rain, drizzle and mist developing this evening.

Visibility:

Good, decreasing moderate or poor in precipitation and mist.

Winds Overnight:

Southwest force 4 or 5.

Outlook:

Moderate to fresh southwesterly winds. Weather: Cloudy with outbreaks of rain, drizzle and mist.

Forecast for Lough Corrib and Lough Mask until nightfall today:

Wind:

Southwesterly force 5, occasionally reaching force 6 and gusty.

Weather:

Cloudy to fair with showers, heavy and persistent for a time this morning. Outbreaks of rain, drizzle and mist developing this evening.

Visibility:

Good, decreasing moderate or poor in precipitation and mist.

Winds Overnight:

Southwest force 4 or 5 and gusty.

Outlook:

Fresh to strong southwesterly winds. Weather: Cloudy with outbreaks of rain, drizzle and mist.

Forecast for Lough Key and Lough Allen until nightfall today:

Wind:

Southwesterly force 4 or 5 and gusty.

Weather:

Cloudy to fair with showers, heavy and persistent for a time this morning. Outbreaks of rain, drizzle and mist developing this evening.

Visibility:

Good, decreasing moderate or poor in precipitation and mist.

Winds Overnight:

South to southwest force 4.

Outlook:

Moderate to fresh southwesterly winds. Weather: Cloudy with outbreaks of rain, drizzle and mist.