Snow and ice arrives in Ireland: Public transport disruption and thousands without power, as Met Éireann weather warnings remain in place
‘Significant accumulations’ of snow in some counties overnight have led to power outagesSome flights cancelled at Dublin Airport due to conditions in the UKSchools will make individual decisions on reopening tomorrow, based on local conditionsEleven counties remain under Status Orange warnings, with the rest of the country under Status Yellow. A low temperature warning has been extended to Thursday afternoon.
A “multi-hazard weather event” with snow accumulations followed by a significant drop in temperatures will pose a significant risk over the coming days.
There was significant snowfall overnight, particularly in Munster and southern Leinster. Around 28,000 homes, businesses and farms are without power according to the ESB, with crews deployed and working to restore power where it is safe to do so.
The view from TII’s traffic camera on the N21 near Rathkeale in Limerick this morning. Picture: TII
A Status Yellow low temperature and ice warning for the entire country from…
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