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30/01/2019
Overnight Temperatures Expected To Drop To -4C
Overnight temperatures across Ireland are expected to fall as low as -4C, with Met Éireann warning that despite sunny spells during the day, condition will remain treacherous.
A Status Yellow weather warning for snow and ice remains in place, with showers of hail, sleet and snow forecast across the country.
Significant snowfall has already been recorded in Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo and Longford. Dangerous icy road conditions have also been reported in Cork, Limerick, Galway, Tipperary and Roscommon.
A number of schools across the midlands remained closed this morning following a night of freezing temperatures which lead to dangerous road conditions and schools transport not running.
Gardaí have said that while roads remain passable drivers are urged to slow down and drive with caution.
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A Status Yellow weather warning for snow and ice remains in place, with showers of hail, sleet and snow forecast across the country.
Significant snowfall has already been recorded in Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo and Longford. Dangerous icy road conditions have also been reported in Cork, Limerick, Galway, Tipperary and Roscommon.
A number of schools across the midlands remained closed this morning following a night of freezing temperatures which lead to dangerous road conditions and schools transport not running.
Gardaí have said that while roads remain passable drivers are urged to slow down and drive with caution.
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Dangerous Weather Warning For Ireland
There's a major road alert tonight as drivers are warned of 'treacherous icy conditions' on the roads. As a milder than usual November comes to an end, the cold snap means that winter has really arrived - bringing a big freeze thanks to extremely low temperatures.
Dangerous Weather Warning For Ireland
There's a major road alert tonight as drivers are warned of 'treacherous icy conditions' on the roads. As a milder than usual November comes to an end, the cold snap means that winter has really arrived - bringing a big freeze thanks to extremely low temperatures.
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Ireland WeatherToday:Gale, coastal severe gale, northwest winds ease from late afternoon. Scattered showers will fall as snow over the hills at first, becoming isolated from mid-afternoon. Maximum temperature 7 °C.Tonight:Showers, scattered in the evening, will clear by midnight leaving the night dry with clear spells. Cloud will spread east towards morning. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
