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# Cold Snap
This month
March 2023
# Cold Snap
Temperatures to drop below freezing at night next week and there may be snow showers
No major snow event is being forecast at the moment.
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Mar 2nd 2023, 11:15 AM
Last year
2022

Voices
Dog behaviourist: Tips for keeping your pooch safe and well this Christmas
Suzi Walsh has some tips for dog owners who want things to run smoothly over the holidays.
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Dec 23rd 2022, 7:00 AM
# icy conditions
Status Yellow ice warning to come into effect for 22 counties this evening
The warning will come into effect at 5pm this evening and last until 9am tomorrow morning.
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Dec 17th 2022, 2:57 PM
# Cold Snap
Status Orange alert for 16 counties tonight as temperatures to plunge well below zero
The weekend will feature milder weather but temperatures may drop again next week.
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Dec 15th 2022, 3:01 PM

# Severe Weather
New Status Orange alert issued as temperatures set to plunge for next two nights
Tonight is to be bitterly cold and a weather warning is due to kick in for 19 counties.
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Dec 14th 2022, 4:45 PM
# Cold Snap
Outreach groups 'doing all they can' so rough sleepers take up emergency accommodation
‘For a whole variety of reasons they may not trust services, they may not trust workers at those services.’
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Dec 14th 2022, 6:00 AM
# Flights Cancelled
Eamon Ryan 'not asleep at the wheel' says Taoiseach as more flights cancelled due to weather
More flights are cancelled in and out of Dublin today as weather continues to disrupt travel.
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Dec 13th 2022, 10:45 PM

Voices
Opinion: In a cold snap our footpaths and cycle lanes should also be gritted by councils
Dr Emma Howard says councils should prioritise the gritting of walkways and cycle lanes as we face a climate crisis.
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Dec 13th 2022, 5:38 PM

# Winter Weather
Cold snap sees coldest day since 2010 as ice warning remains in place across the country
A status yellow low temperature/ice warning is in place for the entire country.
A status yellow low temperature/ice warning is in place for the entire country.
The cold is to cause hazardous driving conditions across the country today.
Water Safety Ireland is advising people to stay away from ice and frozen waterways during the cold period.
Over 70 flights cancelled at Dublin Airport today after Greater London airport closures
Status Orange alert for most of country as freezing fog to persist into evening
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Dec 13th 2022, 12:20 PM

# Cold Snap
Status Orange alert for most of country as freezing fog to persist into evening
It will remain very cold throughout the week with widespread frost and ice.
It reached as low as minus seven in parts of Co Galway overnight.
The emergency planning coordination group has said that most schools will remain open as normal.
Wintry showers are expected but there will be no wider snow event, forecasters said.
Over 70 flights cancelled at Dublin Airport today after Greater London airport closures
Freezing weather, frost and snow: Here's what you need to know as the cold snap sets in
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Dec 12th 2022, 8:48 PM
# Cold Snap
Cold snap: Schools and public transport to operate as normal but icy conditions to remain until Friday
A Status Orange low temperature and ice warning for the entire country will run from 5pm until 12 noon tomorrow.
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Dec 11th 2022, 1:54 PM
# Travel Disruption
53 flights cancelled at Dublin Airport as passengers advised to check airlines for updates
It comes after over 140 flights were cancelled at the airport yesterday due to the weather conditions.
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Dec 10th 2022, 7:29 PM
# Cold Snap
Nationwide Status Orange low temperature warning to take effect tomorrow evening
A Status Yellow freezing fog warning and low/temperature ice warning remain in place until midday tomorrow.
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Dec 10th 2022, 7:18 PM

# Cold Snap
Cold weather to remain until Wednesday with new Status Yellow warnings issued
It is to remain bitterly cold for the next six days.
A number of Irish Rail and Dublin Bus services were cancelled this morning.
The RSA is asking motorists to be extra cautious on untreated road surfaces.
People are being urged to check in on any of their vulnerable neighbours.
Cold weather severely disrupts Dublin Airport as 143 flights cancelled
Freezing weather, frost and snow: Here's what you need to know as the cold snap sets in
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Dec 9th 2022, 2:37 PM
# Cold Snap
Snow falls in parts of country as Status Yellow warnings take effect
Met Éireann has forecast severe frost and temperatures falling to -4 degrees Celsius.
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Dec 8th 2022, 9:26 PM
# brrrrrrrr
Cold snap hits as nation to experience -4 degree temperatures
Temperatures to struggle to rise above freezing this weekend with uncertain outlook for next week.
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Dec 7th 2022, 8:12 PM

# winter is coming
Freezing weather, frost and snow: Here's what you need to know as the cold snap sets in
A Winter Weather Advisory is in place as the coldest temperatures in three years are expected this week.
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Dec 7th 2022, 12:53 PM
# wrap up warm
Orange rain warning issued for five counties as cold, wet weather set to stay
Temperatures will drop to as low as -3 to 1 degrees tonight.
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Mar 9th 2022, 4:25 PM
# Cold Snap
Cold and blustery night ahead as Status Yellow snow and ice warning kicks in
The weather is set to remain cold tonight, with temperatures to drop to minus one degree.
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Jan 6th 2022, 6:01 PM
All time

THE MORNING LEAD
Incoming cold snap looks likely to bring inflated Irish energy bills with it in early 2022

A report by
Ian Curran
The arrival of freezing temperatures in parts of Europe will likely increase European demand for natural gas.
The arrival of freezing temperatures in parts of Europe will likely increase European demand for natural gas.
While the forecast for Ireland is comparatively mild, supplies of gas are in relatively short supply across Europe due to a number of factors.
This could further increase wholesale gas prices, in turn, fueling electricity and gas bill hikes as soon as January.
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Dec 22nd 2021, 12:05 AM
# Met Éireann
Warmer tomorrow but 'very cold' weather will continue into weekend
Wednesday is shaping up to be the best day of the week.
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Apr 6th 2021, 11:36 AM
# south padre
Thousands of sea turtles rescued during freezing cold snap in Texas
The South Padre Island Convention Centre is now full of turtles.
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Feb 18th 2021, 10:56 AM
# Cold Snap
'Unprecedented' snowstorms in Texas as wintry weather sweeps across the US
“Things will likely get worse before they get better,” officials near Houston said.
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Feb 16th 2021, 8:14 AM
# Cold Snap
Temperatures to drop as low as -2 this evening as sleet and snow forecast
Met Éireann said this morning that “significant accumulations” of sleet and snow are possible for Thursday.
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Feb 7th 2021, 12:40 PM
# Water
People in Dublin asked to conserve water and check for leaks ahead of sub-zero temperatures
Irish Water experienced a higher than normal volume of bursts during the cold snap earlier this month.
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Jan 20th 2021, 7:04 PM
# storm ciara
Snow, hail and high winds: Weather warnings remain in place as Storm Ciara hits Ireland
An estimated 3,000 homes and businesses were without power last night.
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Feb 10th 2020, 5:09 PM
# Fire Safety
Dublin Fire Brigade issues warning ahead of cold snap as temperatures set to plunge nationwide
It is expected to get as low as -4 degrees tonight.
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Jan 18th 2020, 2:59 PM
# Cold Snap
HSE urges public to get flu vaccine as data shows annual flu season could hit 'within weeks'
The executive briefed the media on the latest update on its ‘winter plan’ today.
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Nov 21st 2019, 4:39 PM
# ice ice maybe
Low temperature weather warning remains in place as motorists urged to take care on the roads
Temperatures dipped below freezing last night.
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Nov 18th 2019, 7:23 AM
# Cold Snap
It's another freezing morning - here's what you can do to keep your pipes clear and your car running
Temperatures today are only set to reach as high as 5 degrees with a sharp frost present on many roads.
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Feb 1st 2019, 6:15 AM
# Cold Snap
Public urged to report rough sleepers as temperatures drop during Status Yellow warning
The cold weather warning kicked in at 6am this morning and will remain in place until 6pm on Saturday.
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Jan 29th 2019, 8:21 PM
# Extreme Weather
Five die in avalanche-related incidents as European cold weather death toll rises
At least 26 people have been killed due to cold weather in parts of Europe this month.
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Jan 13th 2019, 1:38 PM
# 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.
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Nov 29th 2018, 6:05 AM
# wrap up warm
Brrrrrr a cold and wet week ahead for Halloween
Temperatures are set to remain below 11 degrees for the remainder of the week.
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Oct 30th 2018, 7:40 AM
# 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.
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Mar 15th 2018, 7:24 AM
# beast from the east
Status Orange snow-ice warning issued for seven counties as temperatures set to plunge to -7
The eastern part of the country is set to be the worst hit by the wintry weather.
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Feb 26th 2018, 11:45 AM
# wrap up warm
Freezing weather predicted for the next week as cold snap bites
The weekend is set to be particularly cold.
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Feb 21st 2018, 7:55 AM
# Weather Warnings
Snow, ice, heavy rain and strong winds: Ireland set to get battered by awful weather this weekend
There are three separate weather warnings in place from Met Éireann.
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Feb 10th 2018, 9:42 AM
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5
Met Éireann is warning of an increased risk of coastal flooding.
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Jan 17th 2018, 2:33 PM
# Cold Snap
Snow-ice yellow warning issued for all of Ireland
Met Éireann said widespread wintry showers may lead to snow accumulations.
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Jan 15th 2018, 10:00 PM