Weather Alert - Donegal braced for sleet, snow and further icy conditions

Donegal is subject to a number of local and national weather warnings from Met Eireann as the cold snap continues.

Driving conditions remain treacherous and people are asked to avoid making any unnecessary journeys.

Snow and Ice Warning

A status yellow warning for snow and ice has been issued for Donegal and Mayo.

According to Met Eireann: "There will be showers of sleet and snow Sunday night and Monday morning, falling as rain near the coast, may lead to accumulations in places."

The warning is effective from 11.30pm on Sunday to mid-day on Monday.

Two further warnings have been issued nationally

Low Temperature and Ice

A status orange warning for low temperatures and ice will be in effect from 5pm on Sunday to noon on Monday.

Met Eireann says: "Severe frost and further icy stretches will set in on Sunday night, accompanied by patches of freezing fog. Temperatures likely to fall below -5ºC in many areas.

A status yellow warning for low temperatures and ice will be in effect throughout the coming week, lasting until Friday.

Met Eireann is advising: "It will remain very cold through the week with widespread sharp to severe frosts and icy stretches.

"Some showers of hail, sleet and snow will occur, mainly near coasts. Accumulations at lower levels are expected to remain low.

"There will be freezing fog will occur at times, with winds remaining light over land."

Possible impacts include:

• Treacherous conditions on paths and roads
• Travel disruption
• Potential supply disruption
• Potential for burst water pipes and damage to engines
• Increased risks to vulnerable members of the community
• Animal welfare issues
• Slack winds over land leading to reduced wind power generation