Snow finally expected in Kildare tonight (fingers crossed!) - Weather Warning extended until Sunday

Met Eireann is forecasting accumulations of snow on lower levels in central Leinster tonight - which means Co Kildare could finally see the white stuff.

Forecasters have also extended the Snow / Ice Warning from Saturday until Sunday at 12 noon.

The state weather agency said: "Continuing very cold until Sunday with severe frosts at night and ice on untreated surfaces.

"Some snow accumulations today on high ground over Leinster, Connacht and south Ulster.

"Tonight there will also be some accumulations of snow on lower levels over central and southern parts of Leinster and over east Munster.

The Weather Warning was issued before noon as forecasters assessed the latest meteorological charts and information.

"...snow around Kildare and Laois..."

Irish Weather Online Facebook Page also appeared to predict snow tonight in Kildare.

Experts said: "Best chances for accumulating snow at lower elevations would be in parts of the inland south and east.

"The on-shore winds will probably bring in just enough warmth from the Irish Sea to maintain sleet or rain in the Dublin area except at higher elevations."

"This might trend to mostly snow around Kildare and Laois however.

"There is a risk of 5 to 15 cm snow accumulations in parts of the south and east but this is not a sure thing."