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20th Jan 2018

Met Éireann have issued a snow and ice warning for three counties

Alan Loughnane

The cold weather isn’t over just yet…

Met Éireann have issued a status yellow snow and ice warning for Cavan, Monaghan and Donegal.

The warning was issued at 11am on Saturday and is valid from 11pm on Saturday until 8am on Sunday.

Met Éireann have warned of a band of heavy rain which will move up from the south on Saturday night.

The rain will turn to sleet and snow in places as it encounters the cold air with temporary accumulations possible.

Snowfall accumulations will be highest in upland parts of Donegal. Any snow will turn back to rain later on Sunday morning as much milder air extends from the south.

But if you’re out and about tonight, it’s important to take care on the roads and recognise that stopping distances will be greatly increased in snow compared to regular road conditions.

Indeed, many areas of Mongahan are currently experiencing snow, such as these photos snapped by Donal McAdam in Carrickatee on Saturday morning.

 

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