We are set for a chilly one as Met Eireann has issued a snow and ice warning for Ireland.
Dublin will see widespread wintry showers with “some snowfall accumulations”, a Met Eireann forecaster said.
The Status Yellow warning is in place for two days until 11.59 pm on Tuesday.
There is a yellow wind alert in place for the whole country as Storm Ciara will bring strong gusts of up to 110 km/h.
The Met continued: “A combination of Spring Tides and high seas will result in a significant risk of coastal flooding.” Thew warning is in place until 8 pm tonight.
There is also a Status Orange wind warning in place for Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo, Clare, and Kerry.
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It will be a bitterly cold day with strong and “very squally westerly winds”. Day time temps will barely hit the highs of 5C but it will feel colder due to significant wind chill factor.
The day will see a mix of sunny spells and heavy rain and hail but there will also be sleet or snow later today.
Tonight will be freezing with temperatures of 0C and frost and icy patches.