Dublin: Ireland is set to experience a spell of cold weather over the coming days, with temperatures expected to fall as low as -3°C on Sunday night, according to the Met Office. Forecasters have warned motorists and commuters to exercise caution on Monday morning, as icy roads and snowfall could create hazardous travel conditions.
Temperatures are expected to range between -3°C and -1°C from Sunday night into Monday morning. Some areas in central and north-eastern Ireland could experience even lower temperatures, Met Office forecaster Deirdre Lowe said.
Snow and icy conditions are expected across several parts of the country on Monday morning, potentially disrupting the morning commute. Although the snowfall is expected to ease later in the day, with brighter spells and sunshine developing, rain and strong winds are forecast to move in from the south-west.
By Monday evening, rain and snow are expected across Ulster, with some areas likely to see snowfall before conditions gradually turn to rain. Higher ground could experience a mixture of rain and snow.
However, forecasters have indicated that widespread snowfall is unlikely. While colder air is expected to linger in north-eastern areas, milder conditions and rain will gradually spread from the south-west.
The Met Office said temperatures are expected to return to around seasonal averages on Tuesday and Wednesday, with no indication of another significant cold spell during that period.
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