<Li> The greatest hourly total was 97 mm (3.82 in); recorded at Orra Beg, County Antrim, in August 1980 . </Li> <Li> The greatest daily total was 243.5 mm (9.59 in); recorded at Cloone Lake, County Kerry, on 18 September 1993 . </Li> <P> Severe cold weather is uncommon in Ireland with the majority of winter precipitation coming in the form of rain, although hills and mountainous regions in the country can commonly see up to 30 days of snowfall annually, with the Wicklow Mountains sometimes seeing 50 or more days of snowfall annually . Most low - lying regions of the island only see a few days of lying snow per year (from December to March inclusive), or may see no snow at all during some winters . </P> <P> However, there are preparations for snow and ice, including the distribution of grit, salt, and other snow - treatable minerals . In late 2011, the Irish Government set up "Winter - Ready", in order to prepare the country for such severe weather . </P>

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