'Greater threat of ice on the roads ' - Met Eireann warns temperatures could drop as low as -3C this weekend

"Temperatures could drop as low as -3C tomorrow night, as Met Éireann expects sharp to severe frosts to develop over the weekend, while thousands travel across the country after the Christmas and New Year break. Met Éireann meteorologist Gerry Murphy said that, while most areas of the country will experience crisp and dry weather this weekend, there remains the credible threat of icy conditions on roads when conditions become "more severe" next week."

"He added: "Major roads will all be gritted, and they're always very well gritted, but on some of the more minor roads, the conditions will be will be more possibly treacherous underfoot and for cars traveling as well. "So overall, in general, the precautions to be taken are for people to take care, go slow, be aware that there will be frost and icy patches over the weekend and for some places in Ulster, north Connacht, possibly some sleet and snow as well.""

Temperatures could fall to around -3C tomorrow night with sharp to severe frosts developing over the weekend as many people travel after the holidays. Most areas will be crisp and dry this weekend, but icy road conditions remain a credible threat when conditions turn more severe next week. Daytime highs of 2C to 6C will drop to -2C to 2C overnight, producing widespread frost and some icy patches. Black ice can form where showers occur, and sleet or snow is possible in parts of Ulster and north Connacht. Major roads will be gritted, but minor or untreated roads may become treacherous; motorists should slow down, take care, and expect icy patches.

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