Ireland weather forecast: School openings could be delayed as Arctic snap to bring heavy snow, with temperatures of -10C expected

Ireland was left under a blanket of white today as the cold spell struck with many areas experiencing a severe frost.

However, the polar spell will see snowfalls over the weekend with the coldest of the weather likely between next Monday and Wednesday before milder conditions return.

Irish councils confirmed that stocks of road salt and grit have been replenished for the treatment of all Priority One and Priority Two roads.

Uisce Eireann and councils are also preparing for any possible disruption caused by the freezing weather to water pipes.

All national and major secondary roads have been treated for icy conditions since last Wednesday – and council crews will treat the roads daily during the Arctic spell of weather.

However, there are fears that if the worst of the weather hits Ireland, as forecast, it will result in widespread travel disruption…

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Independent.ie