‘Treacherous’ conditions likely as Met Éireann issues two Status Yellow weather warnings
The big freeze is set to continue this week.
Met Éireann has issued two new Status Yellow weather alerts for the coming 24 hours, as temperatures plummet to -3 and -4C nationwide.
A Low Temperature/Ice warning for Ireland will remain in place from 8pm tonight until 10am on Thursday morning, while a Status Yellow – Snow/Ice warning will kick in at 11pm tonight and remain in place until 11am on Thursday.
Snow and ice will lead to treacherous conditions, with accumulations possible.
“Tonight will start off mostly dry with some clear spells as an early frost sets in.” said a forecaster.
Status Yellow – Snow/Ice warning for Ireland
Snow and ice will lead to treacherous conditions.
Some accumulations possible.Valid: 23:00 Wednesday 06/01/2021 to 11:00 Thursday 07/01/2021
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— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) January 6, 2021
“Outbreaks of rain turning to sleet or snow will edge in from the northwest later in the night leading to poor travelling conditions. Lowest temperatures of -3 to -1 degrees, in light to moderate variable breezes, freezing fog patches may also occur overnight.”
Temperatures will stay “well below normal” to start the weekend with widespread severe frost and ice, but forecaster expect it will become less cold over the weekend.
