Weather models are now in agreement that Kilkenny is set for a blast of sub-zero cold weather on Christmas night and into St Stephen's Day.
"Weather models in better agreement now for a short blast of cold Christmas night and St. Stephen’s Day," explains Alan O'Reilly of Carlow Weather.
The sudden cold spell is set to be short-lived however with temperatures rising again from December 27.
"Uncertainty around 28th onwards though," Alan confirmed.
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