Ireland to avoid snows hitting central Europe, forecasters say
We are in line for some very cold weather this week, but it is unlikely that we will see the widespread snowfalls being forecast for Wales.
Met Éireann said temperatures would get lower as the week progressed, with frosty, icy nights and low temperatures by day.
Rain will pass away by Tuesday. From then on, there is the possibility of sleet, hail, and isolated snow showers in northern parts.
However, we will not be as badly affected as other parts of Europe, where a cold front from Siberia is coming in from the East.
Temperatures in eastern central Europe could go as low as -10 or -15 this week.
Three people have died amid heavy snow and freezing temperatures in central Serbia, authorities said today.
Police said a woman froze to death in a snowstorm in a central village, while an elderly man was found dead in the snow outside his home. Another 81-year-old died in his snow-covered home in the same area.
Authorities urged elderly people to stay indoors as temperatures dropped to -20C in some parts of the country.
Heavy snow has also caused problems with traffic and power supplies, leaving thousands without electricity for much of the past week.
Other parts of the Balkans have also been hit by heavy snow.
