IRELAND: "-7C overnight" Orange frost warning for Ireland; Schools can decide locally

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DUBLIN: Heavy snow, icy conditions, freezing fog and snow will lead to dangerous travel conditions this morning, Met Eireann said.

"A status orange low temperature and ice warning" is in place across the country until this afternoon, while Ireland has been issued a status yellow low temperature and ice warning in effect until midday on December 16. Temperatures are expected to drop below -5 degrees in many areas. Temperatures last night ranged from -1 to -5 degrees Celsius, with Athenry recording -7.2 degrees Celsius.

Widespread severe frost has been warned with cold, sleet, snow, mainly near sea coasts and freezing fog at times.

Status Orange - Low Temperature/Ice warning for Ireland
Met Éireann Weather Warning
A severe frost and further icy stretches will set in on Sunday night, accompanied by patches of freezing fog. Temperatures likely to fall below -5 degrees in many areas.
Valid: 17:00 Sunday 11/12/2022 to 12:00 Monday 12/12/2022
Issued: 15:02 Saturday 10/12/2022
Status: YellowRemaining very cold through the week with widespread sharp to severe frosts and icy stretches. Some showers of hail, sleet and snow will occur, mainly near coasts. Accumulations at lower levels are expected to remain low. Freezing fog will occur at times, with winds remaining light over land. Possible impacts include: • Treacherous conditions on paths and roads • Travel disruption • Potential supply disruption • Potential for burst water pipes and damage to engines • Increased risks to vulnerable members of the community • Animal welfare issues • Slack winds over land leading to reduced wind power generation
Status Yellow - Low Temperature/Ice warning for Ireland
Met Éireann Weather Warning
Remaining very cold through the week with widespread sharp to severe frosts and icy stretches.
Some showers of hail, sleet and snow will occur, mainly near coasts. Accumulations at lower levels are expected to remain low.
Freezing fog will occur at times, with winds remaining light over land.

Possible impacts include:

• Treacherous conditions on paths and roads
• Travel disruption
• Potential supply disruption
• Potential for burst water pipes and damage to engines
• Increased risks to vulnerable members of the community
• Animal welfare issues
• Slack winds over land leading to reduced wind power generation
Valid: 22:00 Saturday 10/12/2022 to 12:00 Friday 16/12/2022
Issued: 11:48 Saturday 10/12/2022
Updated: 11:20 Sunday 11/12/2022
Status: YellowShowers of sleet and snow Sunday night and Monday morning, falling as rain near the coast, may lead to accumulations in places.
Status Yellow - Snow/Ice warning for Donegal, Mayo
Met Éireann Weather Warning
Showers of sleet and snow Sunday night and Monday morning, falling as rain near the coast, may lead to accumulations in places.
Valid: 23:30 Sunday 11/12/2022 to 12:00 Monday 12/12/2022
Issued: 11:20 Sunday 11/12/2022
Status: YellowFreezing fog and patches of ice likely to lead to some slow or difficult journeys on Sunday night and Monday morning.
Northern Ireland Warnings
Yellow - Ice and Fog Warning for Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone, Derry
UK Met Office Weather Warning (www.metoffice.gov.uk)
Freezing fog and patches of ice likely to lead to some slow or difficult journeys on Sunday night and Monday morning.
Valid: 16:00 Sunday 11/12/2022 to 11:00 Monday 12/12/2022
Issued: 13:25 Sunday 11/12/2022

Met Éireann said the low temperatures could cause dangerous conditions on lanes and roads, travel disruption, burst water pipes and damage to engines.

The minister said that the plan is to keep the schools open even though there will be discretion at the local level. Minister Darragh O'Brien announced that the whole country was being used to keep public transport open and schools open. and that the risks are greater for vulnerable members of the community. He asked people to be careful on the roads over the next few days and to be aware of elderly or vulnerable neighbors. He said there was a stable power supply and they were "managing the situation very well". He said the main roads are well gritted but the secondary roads need attention.

Northwest areas of Donegal, Mayo and parts of Galway received wintry showers. However, the ice is unlikely to melt throughout the day. Temperatures will drop to 4C along the coast, and temperatures will drop to 0 or 1C in most parts of the country. It's going to stay decent throughout the week, so expect a very cold week

Road Safety Authority communications manager Brian Farrell said motorists should heed warnings about road closures in cold weather.

He said people should be aware of local or national weather updates, road closures and conditions and advice from gardaí and local authorities.

Iarnród Éireann has announced delays to commuter services to Dublin due to the weather.In Dublin, Luas Red and Green Line services are operating with delays and passengers are advised to allow extra time when travelling. Airport, Bus Train Passengers Watch for Flight Status Update. Allow more time when traveling.

Winter Driving Tips | Here are some things to remember if you HAVE to set off today. Remember, we are mostly driving on summer tyres which don't perform as well in ice and snow, so only drive if you have to, but if you do, follow the advice below. pic.twitter.com/yVaYWcJ14s
— AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) December 12, 2022