Snow and sleet as temperatures to plummet to -6C midweek

Head of forecasting at Met Éireann, Evelyn Cusack, has warned the public to prepare for harsh conditions as temperatures drop to -6C during the week.

Met Éireann has issued an advisory warning for the whole country, with “bitterly cold” weather expected until next Sunday, December 11.

The National Forecaster has said temperatures will drop below freezing, leaving the country with “widespread frost and icy stretches on roads”.