Wintery conditions in south Donegal with the possibility of sleet to come

There are wintery conditions with sleet and light snowfall in the south of Donegal, with Met Eireann forecasting more of the same throughout the day and evening.

Driving conditions around the Barnesmore and Pettigo area are currently awkward. Donegal is bracing for, “rain leading to flooding in places, turning to sleet and snow in parts of the west and north and on high ground, becoming confined to Donegal this afternoon,” according to the National Meteorological Service. 

“Highest temperatures of 2 to 5 degrees over the northern half of the country and 5 to 10 degrees further south, in fresh and gusty easterly winds” they continue.

“Tonight, there will be spells of rain, possibly sleet in parts of Donegal, this evening and tonight, possibly leading to spot flooding in parts of the east coast. 

“Coldest tonight over the northern half of the country with lowest temperatures there of zero to 5 degrees, 5 to 7 degrees in the south. Breezy with mainly moderate to fresh and gusty easterly winds.”

Friday’s forecast shows: “Further spells of rain, still with a chance of sleet in Donegal.

“Further down the country it is, becoming drier in the afternoon and evening, with sunny spells and isolated showers developing.  Highest temperatures of 4 to 7 degrees generally, highest in the south and southwest with highest temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees there. Light to moderate variable winds, fresher in the north.”