Blizzard conditions not seen since the big snows of 1982 are expected across the south and east of Ireland on Thursday. Meteorologists are expecting “serious and life-threatening conditions” from 4pm on Thursday until midday on Friday with driving snow and zero visibility in places. National Emergency Coordination Group chairman Sean Hogan said it would be “suicidal” to go driving in the areas affected by Storm Emma which is due on Thursday afternoon. “If you have driving wind and snow and visibility that is very poor, you may become disorientated and get lost very quickly,” he said. Storm Emma will pass over the country by Friday afternoon.

Source: The Irish Times February 28, 2018 15:45 UTC