Simon Harris, the Taoiseach, has cautioned people about the “invisible hazards” as nighttime lows of -8C are possible, reports RTE.
Speaking at the inauguration of Craddockstown Special School in Naas, County Kildare, Mr. Harris stated that people will experience “treacherous” circumstances as Ireland transitioned from snow to low temperatures.
He said: “We will experience cold weather, the likes of which we’re not very used to in this country – talking about temperatures dropping to -8C, -10C, and in many ways, it could potentially be a more dangerous period of time, because while snow may not be visible everywhere, footpaths and roads can be extremely dangerous,” reports RTE.
Due to unfavourable weather, several schools “may not make” this year’s BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition, according to organisers.
For the 61st year of the venerable STEM competition, hundreds of students—including 550 projects from 225 schools—will converge to the RDS in Ballsbridge, Dublin, today, reports RTE.
However, travel interruptions are anticipated nationwide due to the widespread Status Orange weather warnings of “extremely cold” temperatures over the next two days.
Although just a few schools have expressed concerns about their capacity to travel to the RDS, Mari Cahalane, the exhibition’s head, told RTÉ News that arrangements have been made for those that have.
Up to 12 p.m. tomorrow, Northern Ireland is under a Status Yellow snow and ice weather warning, reports RTE.
Snow and icy areas may cause some travel disruptions, the Met Office has said.
It stated that extended travel times are probably going to have an impact on several roads and railroads, reports RTE.
The public is cautioned that certain untreated roads, pavements, and bike paths may have ice patches.
According to the Donegal County Council, all county roads earmarked for winter maintenance will be grated starting at 3 p.m, reports RTE.
In the meantime, Sligo County Council has urged the public to get in touch with Sligo Social Services at Maryville Hostel or the gardaà in Sligo if they witness someone sleeping on the streets at night or after hours.
According to the Sligo County Council, it works to reduce rough camping by providing everyone with emergency housing during inclement weather, reports RTE.
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