Snow expected and temperatures to plummet as blast of arctic air hits Ireland

Snow in the Dublin Mountains. Picture: Stephen Collins/ Collins Photos

Ireland will be hit with a blast of arctic air next week as Met Éireann warns snow could be on the way.

According to the national forecaster, temperatures will plummet to sub-zero levels on Sunday night. These lows are expected to last until mid-week.

Snow is even expected on higher grounds in parts of Ulster.

Tomorrow night, Met Éireann is predicting that a "widespread frost will form with ice on untreated surfaces."

"Pockets of freezing fog" will also sweep in as temperatures drop to -3 degrees.

On Monday, frost or ice will linger during the day and wintry showers can also be expected.

Monday night will see temperatures fall to -3 or -4 degrees with a widespread sharp frost again and according to the forecaster we will be met with more freezing fog.

The cold snap looks set to last until Thursday.

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