Byrner
04-06-2008, 12:15 PM
Snowfalls in England have led to flight delays at Heathrow and Gatwick.
Fifty flights have been cancelled in and out of Heathrow because of the bad weather.
Road access to the airport has also been hampered by snow.
Back home some though not all ferry sailings have been cancelled.
Temperatures are forecast to plummet to -4C overnight as a cold snap descends on the country.
This morning's Irish Ferries Jonathon Swift sailing from Dublin to Holyhead and today's 2.30pm sailing have been cancelled.
All other Irish Ferries sailings and all Stena Line services are operating normally.
The wintry conditions, which included snowfalls in parts of the country early today, have also caused the cancellation of the Co Roscommon ploughing championships in Kiltoom today.
The event, which attracts up to 5,000 people, was due to take place on a farm near Athlone. Based on today's forecast, the organising committee decided yesterday to defer the event until 27 April.
Forecasters say there is an 80% chance of heavy snow and widespread icy roads across Northern Ireland today.
Emily Gleeson of Met Éireann says the wintry weather will continue for the next couple of days.
There were frost and icy stretches in places this morning and drivers were being advised to drive with care.
Some heavy snowfalls are expected, especially across the northern half of the country, along with a risk of thunder.
However, there will be sunny spells also, which should clear any snow from lower levels.
News Source:http://www.rte.ie/news/2008/0406/weather.html
Fifty flights have been cancelled in and out of Heathrow because of the bad weather.
Road access to the airport has also been hampered by snow.
Back home some though not all ferry sailings have been cancelled.
Temperatures are forecast to plummet to -4C overnight as a cold snap descends on the country.
This morning's Irish Ferries Jonathon Swift sailing from Dublin to Holyhead and today's 2.30pm sailing have been cancelled.
All other Irish Ferries sailings and all Stena Line services are operating normally.
The wintry conditions, which included snowfalls in parts of the country early today, have also caused the cancellation of the Co Roscommon ploughing championships in Kiltoom today.
The event, which attracts up to 5,000 people, was due to take place on a farm near Athlone. Based on today's forecast, the organising committee decided yesterday to defer the event until 27 April.
Forecasters say there is an 80% chance of heavy snow and widespread icy roads across Northern Ireland today.
Emily Gleeson of Met Éireann says the wintry weather will continue for the next couple of days.
There were frost and icy stretches in places this morning and drivers were being advised to drive with care.
Some heavy snowfalls are expected, especially across the northern half of the country, along with a risk of thunder.
However, there will be sunny spells also, which should clear any snow from lower levels.
News Source:http://www.rte.ie/news/2008/0406/weather.html