19/01/2015

Met Éireann Warns Of Continuing Bad Weather

Forecaster Met Éireann has warned of continuing bad weather conditions with outbreaks of rain, sleet and snow expected throughout Monday.

As overnight temperatures dropped into minus figures, the forecaster warned people of widespread ice and frost, saying that it would impact those travelling.

Met Éireann said that up to 5cm of snow could fall on Tuesday, followed by more rain, sleet and snow into Wednesday.

It is expected to become more settled by the end of the week.

(MH/IT)

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