Snow forecast for some western areas overnight

Met. Éireann is forecasting snow overnight in some areas of the west of Ireland.

A spoksperson outlined: "It will be mostly dry tonight with a few showers, these mainly in Atlantic coastal counties.

"Clear spells will develop allowing frost to form early in the night with lowest temperatures of -3 to +1 degrees.

"Soon after midnight, rain will develop along the west coast and extend eastwards across Connacht, turning to sleet and snow in some areas."