Temperatures are set to drop as low as -10C over the coming days, with significant accumulations of snowfall likely in some parts of the country
A warning has been issued to members of the public as the entire country has been placed under a low temperature/ice weather alert amid a bone-chilling cold snap.
READ MORE: Met Eireann flag part of country set to take brunt of 'arctic air mass' snow and warn 'no end in sight' to cold snapThe 17-hour warning came into place at 6pm on Thursday and continues until 11am tomorrow. Issuing the warning, the national forecast stated: "Very cold with widespread frost and ice as temperatures fall to -3C or below in many areas. Potential impacts include hazardous travelling conditions and animal welfare issues.
Driving conditions will be hazardous, even where roads are gritted, and motorists are urged to slow down, drive with caution, be aware of other road users and allow extra time for your journey.
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