Met Éireann extends warning about 'exceptionally cold weather' next week

There will be snow showers throughout the week and significant accumulations in some areas.

By Michelle Hennessy Sunday 25 Feb 2018, 12:30 PM

Feb 25th 2018, 12:30 PM 80,510 Views 80 Comments

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Image: Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland

Image: Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland

MET ÉIREANN HAS extended its national weather warning as it forecasts “exceptionally cold weather” this week.

Air and ground temperatures will be five to 10 degrees below normal with significant wind chill and “penetrating severe frosts”, it said.

Snow showers will mainly affect eastern areas on Tuesday, but will become more widespread and heavier through the middle of the week with significant and disruptive accumulations.

The national warning, which was originally in place until Friday, has now been extended to Saturday evening.

The forecaster is advising people to consult the government’s Be Winter Ready website for information and advice on how to deal with the cold weather and everything it brings with it.

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Met Éireann extends warning about 'exceptionally cold weather' next week

There will be snow showers throughout the week and significant accumulations in some areas.

Read: Warning issued for ‘significant wind chill and disruptive snow’ next week>