Cold snap expected to last until the end of the week
As the north west deals with the aftermath of its first extensive snowfall of the winter, weather forecasters say the remainder of this afternoon, evening and tonight is expected to be mainly dry. However, the cold snap is expected to last until the end of the week. Speaking to…
Snow and ice forecast for north west
Snow is forecast to fall around the country over the coming days. And the north and west of the country can be expected to see the worst of the weather Met Eireann has issued a status yellow snow-ice warning for the entire country from tomorrow, Tuesday, morning until Saturday. Met…
North West hit hardest overnight with a number of areas without power
The ESB is working to restore power to homes impacted by strong winds last night. Most of the power cuts were in the west and northwest, with just over 300 premises currently affected this morning. Collooney, Gurteen and Enniscrone in Co. Sligo and Manorhamilton in Co. Leitrim are affected with…
Lowest temperature of 2018 recorded at Markree
The lowest grass temperature of 2018 was recorded at the Markree weather station in Sligo. A temperature of -13.2C was documented there on the 20th of March after a spell of snow the day after St Patrick’s Day. Meanwhile, rainfall exceeded average January levels in all areas last year. Malin…
Orange weather warning for the North West
Road users are being urged to take extra care as weather warnings have been issued for the West and North West of Ireland. Met Éireann has issued an orange warning for Donegal and Mayo for tomorrow morning as winds will reach up to 130km/h. While a yellow warning is in…
North West set to get some of the best of the weather today
Ireland is almost sold out of paddling pools with temperatures expected to hit 27 degrees today. Some Argos stores are reporting low stock, while small and medium sized pools are completely sold out in Mr Price stores around the country. Met Eireann says it could be one of the hottest…
Weather warnings in place — but north west likely to escape the worst
The north west may escape the worst of the stormy weather that’s expected this evening and tonight. A Status Yellow Rainfall Warning is in place for western coastal counties until 9am tomorrow, Tuesday. A Status Yellow Wind Warning is in place for the entire country until 6am tomorrow. Winds in…