Status Yellow snow and ice warning for counties including Roscommon

Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow snow and ice warning which is currently in effect for Clare, Galway, Mayo, Roscommon.

Another Status Yellow snow and ice warning in place for 14 counties from 9pm tonight until midday tomorrow, has also been extended to include Dublin, Mayo and Roscommon.

Temperatures tonight will also drop to around -3C, with a Status Yellow low temperature and ice warning for the entire country coming into effect from 8pm until midday tomorrow.

Met Éireann said that snowfall accumulations are expected, which could lead to hazardous travelling conditions, poor visibility and travel disruption.

It has warned that heavy rain will change to sleet and snow bringing the potential for flooding, very difficult travelling conditions, poor visibility, disruption and delays to public transport and animal welfare issues.

They have advised travellers to take this into account as they make plans and to consider if they really need to travel tomorrow morning.