Orange weather alerts are in effect across parts of the Republic of Ireland due to a continuing cold snap. Northern Ireland faces a yellow ice warning, while a significant chance of snow is predicted overnight Saturday into Sunday. The Met Office advises caution due to icy surfaces and potential travel disruptions.
Orange weather alerts have been issued in the Republic of Ireland as the cold snap continues. In Northern Ireland, a yellow ice warning is in place for counties Antrim, Down, Londonderry and Tyrone until 10:00 GMT. Katesbridge in County Down recorded the coldest temperature on the island of Ireland at -6C (21.2F) on Friday. The Met Office said icy surfaces could lead to difficult travel conditions and slips and falls could lead to injuries.
There is also a significant risk of snow falling in parts of Northern Ireland overnight Saturday into Sunday morning, but it is not yet clear how far north into Northern Ireland that weather system will get.The Met Office has said 'a more targeted weather warning' could be issued in Northern Ireland. 'There is still a lot to play for and if we do end up with a snow Sunday there should still be time to get the main road network treated for Monday morning,' it said. Naimh McElroy, from NI Water, said people should take 'extra care' around waterways during the cold snap. Reservoirs and loughs can 'look frozen but if they freeze over it's impossible to tell how thick the ice is,' she said.'Dog owners also need to remember to keep four legged friends on a lead if they are being walked near reservoirs and other bodies of open water,' she added.Republic of Ireland warningsA status orange warning for snow and ice is in place in eight counties: Carlow, Kilkenny, Laois, Offaly, Wicklow, Clare, Limerick, Tipperary, from 17:00 local time on Saturday until 17:00 on Sunday, with a orange rain and snow alert effecting counties Cork and Kerry. Met Éireann has warned of very difficult travelling conditions, poor visibility, and disruption to public transport. The service also urged cyclists to stick to main roads, which are more likely to have been treated, and for all road users to leave more time to complete their journe
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