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Wednesday 31 May 2023 Dublin: 14°C

# Snow

All time
# brrrrrrrrr
National weather warning kicks in, with snow, ice and sleet expected
Temperatures are set to drop to minus three tonight.
# freeeeeezing
Snow and icy conditions expected as nationwide Status Yellow warning issued
The warning will be valid from tomorrow at 6am until Saturday at 6pm.
# Status Yellow
Snow-ice warning issued by Met Éireann
The warning will be valid from 11pm today until 11am tomorrow.
# wrap up warm
Temperatures to drop to -2 degrees as hail, sleet and snow forecast next week
Temperatures are forecast to drop to between minus 2 degrees and 2 degrees Celsius tonight.
# ready for anything
'We're really only nine meals removed from total anarchy': Ireland's preppers and survivalists
“The main thing is we do know that if something was to happen we’d be more than comfortable.”
# Extreme Weather
Two snowboarders killed in avalanche as extreme weather death toll rises to 21 across Europe
The snowboarders were killed in an avalanche in Bulgaria’s Pirin Mountains yesterday.
# Storms
Heavy snowfall engulfs parts of Europe with several deaths and widespread disruption
Snow in parts of Austria and southern Germany has been causing widespread issues in recent days.
# Refugees
Heavy rain and snow wrecks Syrian refugee settlements in Lebanon
Thousands have been left in need of emergency assistance, according to aid workers.
# Extreme Weather
Temperatures plunge to -23C in Greece as Athens experiences rare snowfall
The snowfall in Athens prompted authorities to close schools and courthouses, while many public offices and banks provided minimal services.
# Cold Snap
Calls for a Cold Weather Payment for severe weather to be introduced
In Northern Ireland, the Cold Weather Payment scheme kicks in when the temperature falls below zero degrees for seven days.
# Winter Ready
A pinch more salt: €700k is being spent to increase our winter salt supplies
That’s an extra 58,000 tonnes of salt.
# winter is coming
Snow falls in parts of the country with lows of -2 degrees expected tonight
It’s set to be a cold and blustery day across the country as winter weather hits Ireland.
# oh snow
Temperatures to drop to - 2 degrees as forecasters predict snow....again
Met Éireann said it is unusually cold for this time of year.
# wrap up warm
Calm and cool conditions today - but frosty, wintry weather set to return later this week
Hail and sleet showers are forecast throughout the week.
# Wrong way
Drivers insisted on following sat-nav straight into Wicklow snowdrifts, rescuers say
Motorists are being reminded they always need to take heed of road conditions.
# Incoming
Spring-like conditions today - but wintry showers set to return before Easter
Sometimes it snows in April, as Prince once sang.
# Snow show
St Patrick's 'Big Day Out' won't be rescheduled for today
Road conditions are returning to normal in most counties, but there are still some impassable routes in Wicklow.
# Snow
Extra beds for rough sleepers as temperatures dip to below freezing
People who see rough sleepers have been advised to contact homeless charities.
# East Coast
Bus and train services affected as snow hits the country
A status orange snow-ice warning is in place for several counties.
# Beast Returns
Rugby homecoming cancelled and buses hit as snow hits Ireland - again
Dublin Bus says 15 routes are affected.
# Rescheduled
A number of today's Allianz National League games have been called off due to heavy snowfall
Snowfall on this morning saw a number of games across the Allianz National Football and Hurling Leagues postponed, as well as both camogie finals in Croke Park.
# Blizz off
Orange and yellow weather warnings remain in place as snow returns
The outlook for the week ahead forecasts cold, windy and showery weather.
# HEAVY SNOWFALL
National snow-ice warning in place, with east set to be worst affected
The snow showers will be heaviest and most frequent over Leinster and east Ulster.
# Weather
Met Éireann issues orange snow-ice warning for Sunday along the east coast
The orange warning will come into effect early Sunday morning.
# wrap up warm
The St. Patrick's Day forecast is bleak with sub-zero temps and a cold weather warning
Some snow could accumulate in eastern areas.
# please say it ain't snow
Paddy's Day is going to be freezing but there shouldn't be that much snow
It’s going to be cold but we won’t be snowed in.
# Emergency Services
Siptu calls for remuneration for members who 'worked tirelessly' during Storm Emma
The trade union wants “a uniform response by local authorities to extreme weather events”.
# BEGORRAH
Met Éireann is predicting snow for St. Patrick's Day
Snow showers could be frequent in the east and southeast.
# stay away
'Snow tourists' told to stay away from Wicklow Mountains this weekend over avalanche fears
The message is to stay away.
# Storm Emma
'Snow tourists' hampering clean-up operation
Farmers and the army are among those helping clear snow around the country.
# warning
Snow-ice warning remains in place - but it won't be as cold
Tonight will see scattered showers and temperatures around or below freezing.
# whiteout
Working 12 hour days and moving 400,000 tonnes of snow - how Dublin Airport crews overcame the Beast
100 on-site staff and 200 contractors worked to clear the nearly 1,000 acre site.
# impassable
Drivers warned about snow and ice falling onto road as clean-up continues
The east of the country is worst affected.
# Change Of Plan
Snow forces Schmidt's squad to move training to Abbotstown
Ireland’s Kildare training base remains coated in thick snow after last week’s severe weather.
# Emergency
Leo Varadkar: 'We may find people dead in their homes in the coming days'
Varadkar said that a number of deaths may have been caused by the storm.
# the great thaw
'Tomorrow is not a normal day' - People urged to use public transport, parts of east remain in 'full crisis'
Temperatures are expected to be between 3 and 6 degrees today.
# expected to open
Parents to be told later today whether individual schools are reopening
Most schools and colleges are expected to reopen.
# Public Transport
Public transport is returning to normal but the advice is to check in with provider before setting off
The road conditions are still being considered treacherous.
# Snow Days
Quiz: Where in the country was this snowy photo taken?
TheJournal.ie received hundreds of photos from readers around the country this week. Here are just a few of them.
# Power Outage
Major progress made with reconnections, but 11,000 homes still without power in southeast
Electricity has been restored to 13,000 homes since 6am this morning.