Cork weather

Some patches of freezing fog are also possible along with a sharp frost that will clear slowly and may linger in places.

However, outbreaks of sleet or snow may develop in parts of Kerry and Cork. Lowest temperatures of -1 to -5 degrees.” Some patches of freezing fog are also possible along with a sharp frost that will clear slowly and may linger in places.

There are reports this afternoon of heavy snow falling in parts of Cork and Kerry as a freezing spell of weather grips the country.

The change comes on Friday as Met Éireann says it will be "a much milder and mostly cloudy day with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. [widespread severe frost, patches of mist and fog and icy stretches](https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/ireland-weather-snow-strike-days-28957795?recirculation_test=true). The nights will be frost-free," Met Éireann says. Showers will be most frequent in Connacht and Ulster and later in the southwest. On Thursday night, rain will spread eastwards across Ireland, falling as sleet or snow in places for a time. Cloudier conditions will develop in the west and southwest with outbreaks of rain and sleet developing at times. They say "Thursday will continue very cold with frost and ice lingering in some areas for much of the day. Eastern and southern areas will be mainly dry. Accumulations possible, especially in mountainous areas, leading to disruption." Another Twitter user shared a video of quite heavy snow falling in Tralee. "Tuesday will be very cold with frost and ice lingering in many areas. Sunny spells and scattered showers will occur.

Snow is falling in parts of Ireland this evening as Met Éireann issues a fresh Status Yellow low temperature and ice warning until tomorrow midday.

“Friday will be a much milder and mostly cloudy day with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Forecasters said it will be very cold on Thursday with frost and ice lingering in some areas for much of the day. Cloudier conditions will develop in the west and southwest with outbreaks of rain and sleet developing at times. There will be sunny spells and scattered wintry showers, most frequent in Connacht and Ulster. Forecasters said Tuesday will be very cold with frost and ice lingering in many areas. Met Éireann said today will be mainly dry with sunny spells, but sharp frost, patches of mist or fog and icy stretches may linger in places.

Another user shared a video of quite heavy snow falling in Tralee. Read more on Irish weather.

[Carlow](https://www.thesun.ie/where/carlow/) Weather expert Alan O'Reilly said: "The colder air has arrived and temperatures will actually continue to drop for the next few hours. [snowfall accumulations](https://www.thesun.ie/news/10051545/snow-update-met-eireann-winter-frost-ireland-weather/) could strike today - with the northwest and southwest set to be worst hit. [Mayo](http://thesun.ie/where/mayo) and [Donegal](http://thesun.ie/where/donegal) also took to Twitter to share images and videos of heavy snowfall in their county [warned an "Arctic airflow"](https://www.thesun.ie/news/10045399/ireland-braces-heavy-rain-thunderstorms-ice-met-eireann/) is set to bring severe frost, ice, hail, sleet and snow. [another baltic blast](https://www.thesun.ie/news/10059197/ireland-snow-schools-closed-new-warning-met-eireann/) with four days of -5C temperatures, more snow and hazardous roads. They warned: “Reports of heavy snow falling in Clonakilty, and also in the Ballyvourney area (as seen on the attached traffic camera!)”

As temperatures enter the minuses, people around the country have taken to twitter to share snow updates, with at least parts of Cork, Kerry, and Limerick ...

Use all controls delicately and leave extra distance between you and the vehicle in front of you. [rsvplive.ie](https://www.rsvplive.ie/) [Experts warn that common windscreen defrosting tip could damage your car](https://www.rsvplive.ie/life/experts-warn-common-windscreen-defrosting-28641477) [Experts warn people not to run engine to 'warm up' car before driving in cold weather](https://www.rsvplive.ie/life/experts-warn-people-not-run-28601864) [AA warns do not use kettles of water to clear windscreen and gives tips on defrosting door handles](https://www.rsvplive.ie/life/not-use-kettles-water-clear-28691577) [We tried the plastic bag trick to defrost a car and it saved us so much time](https://www.rsvplive.ie/life/tried-plastic-bag-trick-defrost-28628764) If you are heading out driving in the coming days, be sure to leave yourself with extra time and make sure to slow down and leave more space between you and the car in front of you. [Drivers warned of the signs of black ice as temperatures drop during cold blast](https://www.rsvplive.ie/news/irish-news/drivers-warned-look-out-black-28967854) The weather advisory issued an unusual double weather warning for low temperatures and ice for the whole country. Snow has returned and covered parts of the country today, following Met Eireann’s double weather warning.

The entire country is currently under a Status Yellow warning for low temperatures and ice as Met Eireann warns of "showers of hail, sleet, snow and freezing ...

Friday will be a much milder and mostly cloudy day with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Daytime temperatures will range from about 9 to 12 degrees with moderate to fresh southwest winds. Highest temperatures of 3 to 6 degrees with moderate to fresh northwest winds. It will be dry for much of the day, but scattered showers of sleet and snow will develop in the evening. A sharp to severe frost with icy stretches and some freezing fog patches too. Tomorrow, Tuesday will be another cold day with sunny spells and frost and ice lingering in many areas.

Icy stretches and patches of freezing fog are making driving conditions difficult for motorists in places. Temperatures plunged as low as minus 4 degrees in ...

Road temperatures remain at sub-zero in places making driving conditions hazardous. North and West Cork are particularly icy according to the authorities. Icy stretches and patches of freezing fog are making driving conditions difficult for motorists in places.