Warning as temperatures to dip to minus two overnight

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising road users to take extra care on the roads, as Met Eireann forecast a drop in temperature between 2 and -2 degrees overnight. Outbreaks of rain and sleet will spread further east tonight, turning to snow in places, but tending to die out. However, frequent wintry showers will develop across the western half of the country as the night goes on, giving a covering of snow in places before morning. Sharp ground frost and icy stretches will develop, despite southwesterly winds being fresh or strong overnight.

Tomorrow will be bitterly cold, with strong and gusty southwesterly winds. Wintry showers will become widespread and many will fall as snow. Highest temperatures will be between 1 and 4 degrees.

 The RSA has issued the following advice:

Pedestrians and cyclists are advised to;

Visit the RSA’s website for more information on Severe Weather Advice for road users. Visit your local authority website to view the road gritting plan for each county and the roads being treated in your area.