Northeastwards

Elsewhere, a dry start however outbreaks of rain across the southwest will slowly spread northeastwards.

India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that Cyclone Biparjoy, at present, is moving north-northeastwards towards Saurashtra and Kutch coast and is around 180 km away from Jakhau port.

Met Éireann added it would become milder from the southwest through the night, "as outbreaks of rain gradually extends northeastwards across the country along with freshening south east winds".

Subsequently, it is expected to move north-northeastwards while maintaining its intensity over the following 24 hours.

The first area of rain will continue north this morning, then a second area pushes northeastwards this afternoon before clearing during the evening.

The Met Office said: "Heavy snow will spread northeastwards on Saturday morning, giving significant accumulations in many areas.

These systems are likely to move east-northeastwards during next 24 hours.

It is thought that the plate tectonics of the area are adding to the height and moving the summit northeastwards.