Met Eireann forecasts ‘significant’ snowfall as weather warning in place
By Mark Keane
MET Eireann's Status Yellow snow-ice warning will remain in place until 12pm this Saturday with "significant" snowfall expected on Thursday.
The weather warning kicked in this morning at 6am and while the warning is valid until 12pm Saturday it will be assessed and updated on Wednesday (January 30).
Citywest Luas crossing during last year's snow
Met Eireann has forecast very cold weather for this week, with showers of hail, sleet and snow, frequent across the southwest, west and north, with accumulations possible during this evening and overnight.
There is the 'potential for further significant snowfall' in places on Thursday.
In Dublin, the weather service has forecast lows of 0 to -3 degrees tonight.
As per a Garda tweet earlier today, snow is currently accumulating on the road from Sally Gap Cross towards Glencree.
Wicklow Weather Warning: Snow is accumulating on the road from Sally Gap Cross towards Glencree, Warning signs are now being placed on all approach roads to the Sally Gap.#winterready#BeSafe pic.twitter.com/kvDGjiH8Tc
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) January 29, 2019
AA Roadwatch has advised motorists to be aware that stopping distances are ten times longer in ice and snow, as widespread frost with icy stretches will occur on untreated surfaces.
Dublin Fire Brigade has encouraged the public to prepare for the weather warning by having a supply of easy-to-prepare foods, batteries for torches, to keep extra supplies of any essential medication and to call any older relatives and neighbours to see if they need assistance.
Snow and ice warning has been issued by @MetEireann from tomorrow morning until Saturday evening.
Check the ‘Be Winter Ready’ booklet https://t.co/qCTCKhF0x6
Are you prepared for the weather? How about your vulnerable family, neighbours and friends? pic.twitter.com/IbhmVdkFr4
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) January 28, 2019
For further details, visit Met Eireann’s Twitter account.
