More snow and freezing temperatures on the way as Met Eireann issues warning for large parts of Ireland

More snow and freezing temperatures are on the way for Ireland tonight as Met Eireann has issued a warning for large parts of Ireland.

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

According to Met Eireann, wintry showers will lead to icy conditions in some areas on Monday night and on Tuesday morning.

Met Eireann is warning of hazardous road conditions and slippery paths.

The warning comes into place at 8pm on Monday and remains in place until midday on Tuesday.

According to the latest Met Eireann weather forecast, it will beold and blustery tonight with clear spells and scattered wintry showers, with falls of snow in places. Some of the showers will be heavy with hail and thunder. Lowest temperatures of -2 to +3 degrees in fresh to strong northwest winds. Icy stretches developing on some untreated roads and paths.

There will be an icy start in many areas on Tuesday. It will be a cold and breezy day with sunny spells and showers, many of the showers will be wintry with the chance of hail and thunder. Highest temperatures of 4 to 7 degrees in fresh and gusty northwest winds.

According to Met Eireann, it will remain cold on Tuesday night with widespread frost along with some icy stretches. Wintry showers will die out to leave most of the country dry for a time. Lowest temperatures of -4 to zero degrees. Later in the night, rain will develop in the southwest, spreading northwards over the country during Wednesday morning, preceded by sleet or snow for a time in the north.

Wednesday will be a wet day with outbreaks of rain, heavy in places, especially in Munster and Connacht. Some falls of sleet or snow are possible for a time in north Ulster. Maximum afternoon temperatures of 2 to 6 degrees in Ulster, but ranging 7 to 11 degrees elsewhere, in fresh to strong and gusty south to southeast winds. Mild and breezy on Wednesday night with outbreaks of rain. Lowest temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees in fresh southwest winds.