LAST UPDATE | 7 Jan 2021

MET ÉIREANN HAS extended its Low Temperature/Ice warning for the whole country with temperatures set to dip to as low as -4 tonight with ice forming on untreated surfaces. 

The warning is in place from 5pm until 11am tomorrow. 

Status Yellow - Low Temperature/Ice warning for Ireland. Valid: from 17:00 Thursday 07/01/2021 to 11:00 Friday 08/01/2021

Issued: 11:00 Thursday 07/01/2021 pic.twitter.com/ZJZuSHtkgA

— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) January 7, 2021

AA Roadwatch said this morning that the weather is affecting numerous routes around the country. 

It includes:

• KILDARE: Gardaí in Kildare are advising care on all routes following recent snowfall which has resulted in slippery conditions.
• WICKLOW: The Sally Gap and Wicklow Gap are both impassable due to icy road conditions. Use alternative routes.
• SLIGO: Icy conditions around Ballymote and on local roads around Sligo Town. Care is needed in all areas in the county however due to treacherous conditions. Watch out for black ice.
• DONEGAL: Routes around Milford and Ramelton are slippery with ice.
• CAVAN: Care is needed around Bailieborough due to ice on the roads.
• MONAGHAN: There’s snow and ice on routes in Carrickmacross so take extreme care if making an essential journey.
• MAYO: Watch out for icy patches on secondary routes and in sheltered areas.
• CORK CITY: Snow has been reported on routes around Cork City this morning.
• KERRY: Reports of icy conditions on roads in north Kerry.
• KILKENNY: Gardaí in Kilkenny City have reported snow. Take care in the area due to slippery conditions.
• CLARE: Some slush and icy secondary routes around Ennis and also in Shannon.

AA Roadwatch urged motorists to take care, as it can take up to ten times longer to stop a vehicle in snow or ice. 

Road users are being advised to reduce their speed, keep manoeuvres gentle and leave plenty of space between yourself and other road users.