Scattered snow showers are expected across the Republic on Thursday night with temperatures set to plunge to as low as -2 degrees. Met Éireann has issued a nationwide status yellow warning for snow and ice. The forecaster said there would be “scattered snow showers” but accumulations of less than 3cm. Following a “frosty start” to Friday, the day will be bright and cold with wintry showers becoming more isolated and many places enjoying long dry periods. The outlook is “cold and unsettled”, with some further wintry showers, frost and ice heading into the weekend.

Source: The Irish Times February 08, 2018 13:30 UTC