Tuesday 28 January, 2020
Temperatures dropped as low as -15.4 in the Scottish Highlands last night.
Salt supplies are stocked up at off-peak time to ensure Ireland is always ready to tackle icy roads.
The National Emergency Coordination Group said there may be a Status Red warning later this week.
Job done for Pat Lam’s men in Krasnoyarsk.
The big freeze of 2010.
The snows started falling on this day four years ago, capping what was the coldest November period on record and heralding the start of the ‘Big Freeze’.
No one needs to panic – we have more than enough salt this time.
Call on newly-elected councillors to drive recovery in “busy main streets”.
What’s the opposite of Hallelujah?
America’s toilets are literally freezing.
Stay classy, Blessington Lakes…
Check out these vintage videos.
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.
As we look out the window of our Dublin HQ on this dark, windy evening, TheJournal.ie staff is reminiscing about last year’s Snovember.
Is this sunny weather lulling us into a false sense of security or are you getting prepared for more harsh weather conditions later this year?
The National Roads Authority has said it has enough salt to cover roads for three normal seasons, while Dublin City Council are meeting tomorrow to discuss measures to ensure citizens are protected from any harsh conditions this winter.
Irish Weather Online’s long-range forecaster Peter O’Donnell predicts a mixed bag of snow, rain and milder conditions this winter. Remember he was the guy who got it right last year?
Medical Independent uncovers ‘near miss’ at Temple Street hospital when stocks ran low during the freezing conditions of last December.
Announcing performance figures for 2010, the insurer says the level of weather claims will mean increased premiums in 2011.
Nine things you really need to know by 9am: An agreement on a new government, a potential visit from Pope Benedict, and the return of the dreaded snow…
Higher fuel costs, industrial action and snow cancellations see Ryanair lose €10m in the three months to December 31.
The Transport Minister tells the Dáil he thinks Ireland’s local authorities handled the big freeze better than others.
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.
Munster and south Leinster will see the return of the dreaded white stuff, after overnight temperatures dropped to -6.8°C.
Brrr… time to wrap up as freezing weather continues.
Nine things you really need to know this morning: Water, water everywhere; a 31-year-old is injured in a Clondalkin shooting, and a drop in 2010 tourism.
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.
Nine things you need to know this morning: Freezing weather is set to continue (we’re sorry); Appeal for infomation on Blathnaid Timothy continues; Anarchists take responsibilty for Rome embassy attacks; and Kate Middleton makes us do a double-take…
The main runway at Ireland’s biggest airport freezes over again, causing further headaches for tens of thousands.
Aer Lingus and Ryanair both claim to be working at almost full capacity, with Ryanair putting on extra flights tomorrow.
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.
DUBLIN BUS has announced that it is cancelling all routes from 10pm tonight for the remainder of the night, owing to the continued snowy weather and plummeting temperatures. Routes had earlier been heavily curtailed due to the continued snowfall in the capital, with many housing estates inaccessible.
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.
No, not THAT kind of “off”. Navan’s races are on, but UK meetings suffer, as do two Premier League games and some rugby.
Sub-zero temperatures return and public transport is hit – while local authorities admit that salt supplies are running low.
Are you happy with how your local authority has acted to keep you moving – or do you think they could do more?
Nine things you need to know by 9am: more ‘secret’ bank bonuses, the return of the cold snap, and growing threats of war in Korea.
More snow is expected – but Mét Eireann says it this cold snap will not be as severe as the recent one.
Stewart Stevenson quits after stinging criticism of his handling of the weather crisis, admitting he could have done better.
WE’RE JUST 11 days out from poll day for the General Election.
Last night, the seven leaders from the main political parties took part in RTÉ’s first live TV debate of the campaign.
The leaders of political parties which included – Fine Gael’s Leo Varadkar, Sinn Féin’s Mary Lou McDonald, Fianna Fáil’s Micheál Martin, Green Party’s Eamon Ryan, People Before Profit’s Richard Boyd Barrett, Labour’s Brendan Howlin and Roísín Shortall of the Social Democrats – clashed over housing, pensions, crime and taxation.
This debate came after Varadkar and Martin went head-to-head on Virgin Media One last week.
So, today we want to know: Are live debates influencing how you’ll vote in the General Election?
Poll Results:
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