05/02/2013
Drivers Urged To Take Extra Care On The Roads
Motorists have been urged to take extra care on the roads due to snowfall overnight.
On minor roads, ice and snow are causing major problems.
Cavan, Drogheda, Monaghon, Kells, Greystones, Navan and Kilkenny city have particularly been affected by heavy snow.
It will be very cold and windy today with frequent showers, according to Met Eireann.
Maximum temperatures will be between 6 and 9 degrees.
(CD/Gk)
On minor roads, ice and snow are causing major problems.
Cavan, Drogheda, Monaghon, Kells, Greystones, Navan and Kilkenny city have particularly been affected by heavy snow.
It will be very cold and windy today with frequent showers, according to Met Eireann.
Maximum temperatures will be between 6 and 9 degrees.
(CD/Gk)
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Ireland WeatherToday:It will be a dry day with bright or increasingly sunny spells. Strong northerly winds in the east in the morning will ease down through the day. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:Staying dry through the evening and overnight with largely clear skies and light winds which will allow some frost and fog patches to develop. Minimum temperature -1 °C.