Just when you thought you’d seen the last of it…
A snow-ice weather warning has been issued for Connacht, Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Dublin, Kildare, Laois, Longford, Louth, Wicklow, Offaly, Westmeath, Meath, Kerry, Limerick and Tipperary.
According to Met Éireann’s website, there will be patchy accumulations of up to 3cm of snow for a time on Thursday and Thursday night. It says this will be especially on higher ground, but small amounts will also be at lower levels.
The alert in place for parts of Munster between 7am and 4pm and it will come into force for parts of Leinster, Connacht and Ulster from 4pm onwards.
Weather Alert. Level: Yellowhttps://t.co/9BeK3UcAwO
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) December 27, 2017
Met Éireann adds that rain will follow, clearing any snow.
The alert is in place from 7am on Thursday until 6am on Friday.
AA Roadwatch has also issued a warning to motorists to exercise extreme caution over the coming days. Icy conditions and black ice have already been spotted on local roads, with conditions set to worsen over the coming days.
#MAYO #ROSCOMMON N5 has fully reopened between Ballaghaderreen & Charlestown near Carracastle following collision. Gardaí report very icy/snowy conditions remain on this road. Drive with care. https://t.co/PSzIBsvOzE
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) December 27, 2017
For more frequent updates, check out AA Roadwatch’s website.
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