THE THIRD DEGREE WITH PAUL BRADLEY In this week’s edition of The Third Degree, Kenneth McDonagh of Donegal Weather Channel talks to Paul Bradley about all things meteorological from the fascinating aurora borealis to his massive online following. Hi Kenneth, how are you these days – as a meteorologist, do you also prefer longer brighter days, […]
Yellow warning for wintry weather in Donegal
Met Eireann has issued a further yellow weather warning for wintry conditions in Donegal. The weather warning for snow and ice comes into place from 8pm tonight until 12 noon tomorrow. Wintry showers will lead to icy conditions in some areas tonight (Monday night) and on Tuesday morning. Advertisement Potential impacts include hazardous road conditions […]
Donegal roads to be gritted tonight
ALL Donegal Winter Maintenance designated gritting routes will be gritted tonight. Donegal Couny Council said all routes will be gritted from 7pm. Donegal gritting route index as follows: • 01: National Primary North • 02: National Primary Central • 03: National Primary South • 04: Inishowen South • 05: Inishowen East • 06: Inishowen West […]
Warning issued for overnight snow in Donegal
Met Eireann has issued a warning for overnight snow in Donegal. Met Eireann said further spells of sleet and snow today combined with strong east to northeast winds. The warning came into effect this morning at 9am and will remain in place until 12pm tomorrow (Friday). “Significant accumulations of snow are expected in some areas […]
Yellow weather warning issued as cold snap continues
A yellow weather warning for low temperatures in Donegal has been issued. The warning will come into effect tomorrow night (Thursday) at 9pm and remain in place until Friday morning until 10am. Met Eireann is warning of widespread icy stretches on Thursday night and Friday morning. Advertisement They say the icy conditions may bring hazardous […]
Yellow weather warning issued for Donegal
A status yellow low temperature and ice warning has been issued for Donegal. Met Eireann issued the warning which will come into effect from 9pm tonight. Met Eireann is warning of hazardous conditions due to freezing temperatures. Icy stretches on roads and footpaths. The warning is valid until 9am tomorrow morning.
Donegal to remain “very cold” with more snow expected
MET Éireann warns that weather in Donegal is going to remain “very cold” for the next couple of days with further sleet and snow showers expected. Snow is expected to continue to accumulate with a few centimetres of snow expected at lower levels and between 5-10 centimetres of snow expected on higher ground. Overnight both […]
The RSA issue an alert for Ice, Hailstones and Snow
The Road Safety Authority is advising all road users to prepare for hazardous conditions on roads and footpaths as Met Eireann has issued a warning for low temperatures and ice. This will include low temperatures by day and sharp or severe frosts and icy patches at night and into the weekend for all of Ireland. […]
‘Mixed’ forecast for bank holiday weekend
THE bank holiday weekend will bring mixed weather conditions, with dry but some chilly spells. Met Éireann have forecast that temperatures today will reach between 15 and 15 degrees with light easterly winds. It will be a dry day, with just the slight chance of an isolated shower. There will be a good chance of […]
Severe weather warning for wind for Donegal
Met Éireann has warned the weather will turn “very unsettled” as two low pressure systems bring spells of very strong and damaging winds, with potential snow later in the week. On Wednesday Storm Dudley will bring strong winds to northern and western parts of Ireland, while on Friday Storm Eunice is forecast to bring more […]