Farmers in parts of the country arrived out to a snow-covered yards and fields this morning, as temperatures dropped last night and wintry showers hit.
This morning it was quite chilly, with snowfall seen across different parts of the country.
Both status yellow and orange weather warnings were in place this week for wintry conditions, but these are set to be lifted later on this evening.
Many farmers sent in photos of their farms to us on Snapchat, with Edmond Donovan sending us this great shot of his cattle on Mount Stuart, Aglish, Co. Waterford.
This high ground didn’t escape the snow, but Donovan believes the cattle are still happier here,1,000ft above sea level, than in a shed.
Mount Stuart, Co. Waterford
Connacht didn’t escape the wintry showers this morning, as parts of Co. Leitrim were turned into a winter wonderland this morning.
Christine from Manorhamilton, sent us in this scenic snap while she was feeding the sheep.
Newborn lambs getting their first taste of snow.
One animal that doesn’t look too pleased to be left out in the cold and would much prefer to be in beside the fire is Patrick McDermott’s rodent controller.
From Co. Galway, McDermott’s farmyard was covered in a light dusting.
This feline doesn’t look like it’s enjoying the snow.
Meanwhile, these cattle were happy to get their breakfast in the shed this morning as wintry showers hit Castleblaney, Co. Monaghan.
On the same beef farm, these two brave little farmers weren’t going to let a little snowfall get in the way of their work.
Ryan and Nadine, from Castleblayney in Co. Monaghan, wrapped up well with jackets and hats.
As other farmers were out and about early this morning, they managed to send us in their snowy snaps.
Chris McLaughlin was out and about this morning in Shrove, Inishowen, Co. Donegal, sending in some snaps of snow-covered countryside.
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- Inishowen in Co. Donegal covered in snow.
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- Scenic snow snap from Co. Donegal.
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- Snow in Co. Armagh this morning.
The remainder of today is forecast to be cold with afternoon temperatures of just 4 or 5 degrees.
Winds will be fresh and gusty northwesterly and will back westerly through the afternoon, easing later.
Met Eireann has said that there’ll be good sunshine and scattered showers, wintry at times mostly over high ground.
They look set to occur most often in the west and northwest but are likely anywhere.