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Heavy snowfall predicted for northwest

Snow - Blizzard conditions expected in northwest counties
Snow - Blizzard conditions expected in northwest counties

Met Éireann has issued a severe weather warning predicting heavy snowfalls in the northwest of the country between midday tomorrow and midnight on Friday.

Blizzard conditions and snowdrifts are likely in counties Donegal, Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim and Cavan.

Strong to gale force northerly winds will also occur, giving blizzard conditions at times and causing some snowdrifts.