Met Eireann have issued two weather warnings as more strong winds and snow are set to hit the vast majority of the country this evening.
The national forecaster say a snow-ice weather warning, has been issued for the entire country until midday tomorrow. It is expected a couple centimetres of snow will fall on higher ground, whilst some will fall on lower areas.
Met Eireann issued the warning on their website, saying: “Icy patches expected to develop overnight/early Saturday in many parts of the country in spite of the wind. “Sleet and snow showers expected to develop in the North and Northwest through the night giving several cms of snow on high ground and a covering at some lower levels. “Towards morning a scattering of wintry showers will spread further South and East to other parts also.”
Meanwhile a status yellow wind warning is also currently in place until midday tomorrow for Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo. The forecaster says Wind speeds are expected to range from 60 to 100 kmh.