01/02/2019

Treacherous Driving Conditions As Ice Continues

Drivers are being urged to beware of difficult road conditions after further frost and ice overnight.

Met Éireann has extended its Status Yellow weather warning for snow and ice until Sunday 03 February, warning that it will remain very cold until the end of the weekend with severe frost and ice expected on untreated surfaces.

Temperatures are likely to plummet to between -2C and -6C degrees leading to further dangerous conditions.

Motorists are urged to take particular care on roads in the midlands, north-west and in Wicklow this morning.



(JG/CM)

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