Two counties have also been hit with snow warnings.
Met Éireann has updated its Status Yellow low temperature/ice warning for all of Ireland so that it will remain in effect until midday next Friday.
The alert states that it will stay very cold throughout next week with “widespread sharp to severe frosts and icy stretches”.
“Some showers of hail, sleet and snow will occur, mainly near coasts. Accumulations at lower levels are expected to remain low,” it adds.
“Freezing fog will occur at times, with winds remaining light over land.”
As for the possible impacts of these conditions, Met Éireann lists:
- Treacherous conditions on paths and roads
- Travel disruption
- Potential supply disruption
- Potential for burst water pipes and damage to engines
- Increased risks to vulnerable members of the community
- Animal welfare issues
- Slack winds over land leading to reduced wind power generation
Updated: Status Yellow – Low Temperature/Ice warning for Ireland was extended until 12:00 Friday 16/12/2022 ⚠️🥶
For all warnings see➡️https://t.co/ozrQHtoOkt
Meteorologists commentary see➡️https://t.co/ktXtWjbfIg
Be Winter ready see➡️https://t.co/Iz4Qfmr20b pic.twitter.com/61OxkZWYxq
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) December 11, 2022
The Irish meteorological service also on Sunday (11 December) published a Status Yellow snow/ice warning for Donegal and Mayo.
It will be valid from 11.30pm on Sunday until 12pm on Monday.
⚠️Status Yellow – Snow/Ice warning for Donegal, Mayo⚠️
Showers of sleet and snow Sunday night and Monday morning, falling as rain near the coast, may lead to accumulations in places 🌨️
🗓️Valid: 23:30 Sunday 11/12/2022 to 12:00 Monday 12/12/2022 pic.twitter.com/SOfvZuEGCn
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) December 11, 2022
On Saturday, meanwhile, Met Éireann issued a Status Orange low temperature/ice warning for the entire country.
The alert will take affect from 5pm on Sunday until Monday midday again.
“A severe frost and further icy stretches will set in on Sunday night, accompanied by patches of freezing fog,” it reads.
“Temperatures likely to fall below -5 degrees in many areas.”
Met Éireann’s forecast for the days ahead states that temperatures are expected to fall to as low as -7 degrees on Sunday and Monday night.
For advice for drivers on dealing with icy road conditions, visit the Road Safety Authority’s website here.
Main image via Eamonn Farrell/RollingNews.ie
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