Status Yellow snow/ice warning issued for Mayo

A STATUS Yellow snow/ice warning has been issued for Mayo.

Met. Éireann is forecasting widespread wintry showers on Monday and Tuesday with some snowfall accumulations, especially in the west and north.

Some disruption to travel is possible, particularly over higher routes.

The warning is valid from midnight tonight until 11.59 p.m. on Tuesday.

At the same time, a Status Yellow wind warning remains in place for the county.

Storm Ciara will continue to produce very strong west to southwest winds over Ireland with mean speeds of 50-65km/h and gusts generally of between 90 and 110km/h, higher in Atlantic coastal areas.

A combination of Spring Tides and high seas will result in a significant risk of coastal flooding.

This warning is valid from noon tomorrow.