Lakes in Ireland - 10 Day Forecast
Inland lakes forecast issued at: 1130 Wednesday 11 February 2026
Meteorological Situation at 0900
An elongated depression of 974hPa centred approximately 100 nautical miles west of Loop Head generates a mostly moderate to strong cyclonic variable airflow over the country. Associated frontal troughs are embedded in the flow.
Forecast for Lough Derg until nightfall today:
Wind:
Variable force 3 or less.
Weather:
Mostly cloudy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Mist patches. Occasional fair spells and showers developing.
Visibility:
Moderate or poor in precipitation and mist.
Winds Overnight:
Westerly force 2 to 4.
Outlook:
Mostly moderate westerly or variable winds, becoming north-easterly later, possibly fresh at times. Weather: Rain or showers, heavy at times. Mist patches.
Forecast for Lough Ree until nightfall today:
Wind:
Variable force 3 or less.
Weather:
Mostly cloudy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Mist patches. Occasional fair spells and showers developing.
Visibility:
Moderate or poor in precipitation and mist.
Winds Overnight:
Variable force 3 or less.
Outlook:
Light to moderate variable winds increasing moderate to fresh north-easterly through the afternoon. Weather: Rain or showers, heavy at times. Mist patches.
Forecast for Lough Corrib and Lough Mask until nightfall today:
Wind:
Variable force 3 or less.
Weather:
Mostly cloudy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Mist patches.
Visibility:
Moderate or poor in precipitation and mist.
Winds Overnight:
Variable force 3 or less, becoming westerly mainly force 3 or 4 by morning.
Outlook:
Mostly moderate westerly or variable winds, increasing moderate to fresh north-easterly in the afternoon, possibly strong at times. Weather: Rain or showers, heavy at times. Mist patches.
Forecast for Lough Key and Lough Allen until nightfall today:
Wind:
Variable force 3 or less.
Weather:
Mostly cloudy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Mist patches.
Visibility:
Moderate or poor in precipitation and mist.
Winds Overnight:
Variable force 3 or less.
Outlook:
Light to moderate easterly or variable winds, increasing moderate to fresh north-easterly in the afternoon. Weather: Rain or showers, heavy at times. Mist patches.
