Snow, sharp frosts, freezing fog and ice forecast ahead of chilly start to 2026Wintry weather will continue into next week as schoolchildren return to the classroomTemperatures could sink to as low as minus 5C this weekendRalph Riegel Today at 06:30Ireland didn’t get a white Christmas, but the country is set for a frosty reception from 2026 – with a few flurries in parts also forecast in the coming days.

Source: Irish Independent January 01, 2026 06:04 UTC