Lakes in Ireland - 10 Day Forecast
Inland lakes forecast issued at: 1130 Monday 02 March 2026
Meteorological Situation at 0900
Ireland lies in a moderate to near gale force southwesterly airflow generated by a complex area of low pressure of 974hPa centred between Ireland and Iceland. A showery trough approaching the north-west will move southeastwards across the country today with an area of high pressure building over Ireland tonight.
Forecast for Lough Derg until nightfall today:
Wind:
Southwesterly force 4 or 5 and occasionally gusty. Veering west to northwest later in the afternoon and decreasing force 3 or 4 in the evening.
Weather:
Cloudy to fair with scattered showers, some heavy. Dry later.
Visibility:
Mostly good. Moderate in showers.
Winds Overnight:
Decreasing variable force 3 or less.
Outlook:
Wind: Light anticyclonic variable winds, becoming light to moderate east to southeast. Weather: Fair or fine.
Forecast for Lough Ree until nightfall today:
Wind:
Southwesterly force 4 to 6 and occasionally gusty. Veering west to northwest later in the afternoon and decreasing force 3 or 4 in the evening.
Weather:
Cloudy to fair with scattered showers, some heavy. Dry with sunny periods later.
Visibility:
Mostly good. Moderate in showers.
Winds Overnight:
Decreasing variable force 3 or less.
Outlook:
Wind: Light anticyclonic variable winds, becoming light to moderate east to southeast. Weather: Fair or fine.
Forecast for Lough Corrib and Lough Mask until nightfall today:
Wind:
West to northwesterly force 5 and occasionally gusty. Veering northwest later in the afternoon and decreasing force 3 or 4 in the evening.
Weather:
Cloudy to fair with scattered showers, some heavy. Dry with sunny periods later.
Visibility:
Mostly good. Moderate in showers.
Winds Overnight:
Decreasing variable force 3 or less.
Outlook:
Wind: Light anticyclonic variable winds, becoming light to moderate east to southeast. Weather: Fair or fine.
Forecast for Lough Key and Lough Allen until nightfall today:
Wind:
Southwesterly force 4 or 5 and occasionally gusty. Veering west to northwest later in the afternoon and decreasing force 3 or 4 in the evening.
Weather:
Cloudy to fair with scattered showers, some heavy. Dry with sunny periods later.
Visibility:
Mostly good. Moderate in showers.
Winds Overnight:
Decreasing variable force 3 or less.
Outlook:
Wind: Light anticyclonic variable winds, becoming light to moderate east to southeast. Weather: Fair or fine.
