Longford hit with Status Orange weather alert as Met Eireann issues severe snow and ice warning

Met Eireann has issued a severe snow and ice warning for the majority of Ireland with more snow and freezing temperatures on the way.

Met Eireann has issued a Status Orange Snow and Ice warning for Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan, Clare, Connacht, Longford, Louth, Meath, Westmeath.

Met Eireann says Status Orange Weather Warning is given before expected weather conditions that could significantly impact people, property and activity in an area. People in the affected areas should prepare appropriately for the anticipated conditions.

The Status Orange Snow and Ice Warning states that there will be further spells of sleet and snow today combined with strong east to northeast winds. This will bring significant accumulations of snow are expected in some areas along with icy conditions.

UPDATE: Antrim, Armagh, Down added to the list

⚠️Status Orange - Snow/Ice warning for Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan, Clare, Connacht, Longford, Louth, Meath, Westmeath⚠️

Valid: 11:00 Thursday 09/03/2023 to 00:00 Friday 10/03/2023

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— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) March 9, 2023

Status Yellow - Snow-Ice warning for Ireland Met Éireann Weather Warning Rain, sleet and snow will spread northwards across the country accompanied by strengthening winds. Accumulations of snow are expected in many areas along with icy conditions. Sleet and snow will likely transition to rain in southern areas for a time. Possible Impacts: ● Hazardous driving conditions ● Travel disruption ● Poor Visibility

Met Eireann is warning of very hazardous road conditions, travel disruption and poor visibility. The warning is valid from 11am today until midnight. 

Overnight freezing conditions hit Longford, leaving road conditions hazardous

These were the hazardous like conditions motorists faced in Longford this morning as sub zero temperatures hit the county overnight.

 

A separate Status Yellow Snow and Ice Warning is also in place for Ireland. Met Eireann is warning that rain, sleet and snow will spread northwards across the country accompanied by strengthening winds.

Accumulations of snow are expected in many areas along with icy conditions. This warning is already in place and remains in place until noon on Friday.