snow hits cork again 2011 lookback

snow A SEVERE weather alert was issued last night as the country braced itself for major snowfalls of up to 10cm (4in).

Met Eireann forecast 2cm to 5cm of snow to fall today in eastern counties, from Louth down to Wexford.

There is also the danger of snow drifting due to strong easterly winds.

Bitterly cold icy conditions will prevail throughout the weekend, with winds blowing in off the Irish Sea maximising the chill factor.

Further snowfall is expected to hit Leinster and Munster tomorrow and Monday, with falls of 5cm to 10cm expected. The eastern and south-eastern counties are likely to be hardest hit.

Mercury levels plunged further to -12.4C, with the lowest official temperature during this cold spell recorded on Thursday night at Baldonnel Aerodrome in Dublin. It equalled its all-time lowest temperature recorded in January 1979.

The freezing temperatures are likely to continue until next weekend, but lowest figures next week be around -4C.

DUBLIN

Householders have been urged to conserve water, and continue to be cautious on the roads with further heavy snow showers forecast.

Fresh falls of snow yesterday on top of already frosty roads left conditions treacherous. In particular, housing estates and footpaths were icy.

Traffic was light coming into the city early yesterday morning, with less cars on the roads and commuters using Dublin Bus, rail and the Luas.

AA Roadwatch reported treacherous conditions in a number of areas, including city centre bridges and Gardiner Street.

SOUTH-EAST

Salt levels continued to be one of the major concerns, as fears grew that roads may have to be closed throughout the region.

Some councils have described their salt supply situation as "critical". Kilkenny County Council sent six trucks to a salt distribution centre in Limerick yesterday to pick up new supplies while South Tipperary County Council was counting on fresh deliveries from the north.

The N11 was described as "treacherous" in parts of Co Wexford, particularly at Enniscorthy and Camolin, with motorists advised to avoid the route if possible, while Bunclody experienced fresh snowfalls yesterday morning.

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[DWG21R]

Are you kidding me.. 4 inches.. big fail there

[JedwardSurzy4]

good vid. i am gettin snow righ now the 11th of march 2011

[BlueShedProductions]

Just love the 4 of us, great track