Snow and Ice Grip Ireland as Yellow Weather Alerts Remain in Place Across Multiple Counties

Dublin: Snow, ice and fog continue to affect large parts of Ireland, with a 22-hour yellow weather alert remaining in force across four counties. Snow and ice warnings are currently in place for Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo, where hazardous travel conditions are expected to persist.

These counties have experienced heavy snowfall in recent days, with areas around the Knock Pilgrimage Centre blanketed in snow. Met Éireann warns that temperatures are generally falling between –1°C and –3°C in affected areas, with ice and black ice posing significant risks on roads and footpaths. Daytime temperatures are not expected to rise significantly, remaining mostly between 3°C and 8°C, while rain is forecast in some locations.

Low-temperature and snow warnings have also been issued for a wide range of counties, including Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Wexford, Wicklow, Cavan, Monaghan, Galway and Roscommon.

The weekend brought icy days, freezing nights and persistent snowfall in several regions. Poor road conditions have forced some schools to remain closed even after the Christmas holidays. Forecasters say the cold spell is set to continue in the coming days, though there remains uncertainty over how conditions will evolve.

Met Éireann says a low-pressure system expected to dominate by mid-week will bring Atlantic rain, increasing the risk of unsettled weather. Thursday, in particular, is expected to be uncertain, with the potential for widespread rain across the southern half of the country and drizzle in the north. Temperatures are forecast to range between 3°C and 7°C, with light westerly winds.

Some weather models suggest rain could extend nationwide from Thursday into Friday. If colder air persists, this rainfall could turn to snow in places. Other models point to the possibility of a further snow event later in the week, adding to the uncertainty.

In Dublin, the most severe cold is expected to gradually ease, although conditions will remain unstable. The capital may avoid the heavier snowfall previously forecast, according to weather experts, who say there is currently little indication of significant snow accumulation this week.

Today, Dublin is expected to be cold and mostly dry, with a risk of icy patches and isolated snow. Intermittent rain may develop later in the afternoon before easing again in the evening. Overnight temperatures could fall sharply, with very cold conditions persisting across the region.

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