Extra caution advised on roads as freezing temperatures to continueMotorists are being advised to take extra care this week, as the spell of freezing weather continues with temperatures falling as low as minus five or minus six in some parts of the country. It will be bitterly cold, however, with daytime temperatures barely getting above freezing and below-zero readings every night between now and Friday. Offaly forecaster Cathal Nolan, of Ireland's Weather Channel on Facebook, said temperatures as low as -5 had been recorded in Kilkenny this morning (Monday). "A widespread severe frost will follow on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning with weather warnings for ice likely as road surfaces will be damp from any sleet, snow or rain." Weather warnings for snow and ice have been issued for a number of counties in Ulster tonight and into Tuesday morning.

Source: Irish Independent January 15, 2024 11:29 UTC