Snow warnings 'likely' in latest Ireland weather update but there's a major twist
Met Eireann has already shared UK Met Office warnings for Northern Ireland on Monday
Weather warnings are likely for snow/ice as we go into Sunday night and Monday as Ireland braces for a fresh Arctic weather blast, according to one forecaster.
Met Eireann has already issued warnings via the UK Met Office for counties in Northern Ireland but further warnings now look likely across Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, Mayo, Cavan and Monaghan, perhaps into North Roscommon also.
That's according to weatherman Cathal Nolan from Ireland's Weather Channel who has been monitoring the impending cold system for the last week.
He said Monday will be very cold with a risk of wintey showers in the above counties.
He added: "On Tuesday, there’s a risk of more widespread wintry precipitation, though snow looks reserved for Ulster and across higher ground elsewhere. Further warnings are likely for ice on Tuesday night.
"Wednesday and Thursday are bitterly cold days with sunshine and scattered snow showers in the north and northwest chiefly. Elsewhere there’s plenty of dry, crisp winter sunshine to enjoy.
Cathal also pointed to a twist on the horizon: "On Friday we see a major change in our weather as the Atlantic takes over, and indeed there’s a risk of some wet and windy weather next weekend, with stormy conditions possible into the following week," he said.