‘Heavy and persistent’ The latest weather forecast is pretty miserable

We're in for another cold one.

Be cautious and leave extra time to get to work, school or college as we're in for an icy one this morning. Forecasters have a Status Yellow wind warning in place for Munster, Leinster and Galway and are predicting very strong winds throughout the day. A national weather warning is also in effect, as is a weather advisory warning. There is a Status Orange warning in place for gale force winds.

Rain and snow forecast until tomorrow afternoon from Met Éireann's high resolution model Harmonie. Rain = blue to red Snow = white Keep up to date with our latest warnings here:https://t.co/X6NncUghZ9 pic.twitter.com/h3VHmSRtin

— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) January 17, 2018

There is also risk of flooding in some areas after Storm Fionn created blizzard-like conditions overnight. However, as the morning moves on, Met Éireann says that we'll see some sun break through the clouds.

Past 3 hours of radar showing heavy wintry showers more widespread and frequent in the western half of the country. pic.twitter.com/Al2EGyeg7J

— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) January 17, 2018

"There will be sunny spells and scattered showers, some may be of sleet in the north and east or snow on higher ground. Fresh to strong and gusty westerly winds will gradually moderate through the day. "Later this afternoon heavy and persistent rain will push into Atlantic coastal counties in a strengthening south to southwest wind and winds will increase again gale force along southwest coasts later. "The rain will spread further inland during the evening and possibly turn to sleet or snow over Ulster and north Leinster. Cold with afternoon temperatures of just 3 to 7 degrees." There was also numerous delays in traffic this morning, with road closures due to icy conditions and breakdowns on the motorway.

#DUBLIN Stepaside Lane in Stepaside is closed due to icy conditions. https://t.co/PSzIBsvOzE

— AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) January 17, 2018

#DUBLIN A breakdown in the northbound of the Port Tunnel is blocking the left lane. https://t.co/PSzIBsvOzE

— AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) January 17, 2018

#TIPP #M7 Dublin/Limerick Rd is closed southbound at J27 Birdhill until later this morning following a fatal collision. https://t.co/PSzIBsvOzE

— AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) January 17, 2018

Stay safe and warm today!