Status yellow alert in place until midday following overnight freeze

Snow and ice has affected parts of the country overnight.

A status yellow warning from Met Eireann is in place until midday.

Accumulations of up to 3 centimetres are expected in the north and west.

Cold this morning with frost & icy patches. Showers of rain, sleet & snow will continue, mainly in the W & N. This afternoon, they'll be mainly of rain & sleet and will become more isolated. Good sunny spells also. Highest temps of 4 to 6 C with moderate to fresh W to NW winds. pic.twitter.com/VS4XSiJGhW

— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) February 9, 2018