Snowfalls overnight lead to hazardous conditions, says Met Éireann

Cork City under snow this morning as seen from The Montenotte Hotel. Photo: Larry Cummins

Met Éireann is warning of treacherous conditions this morning after temperatures plummeted to -4C in parts overnight.

Two status yellow weather warnings are in place for the entire country - a low-temperature alert until 10am, and a snow and ice warning until 11am.

Met Éireann is warning of a cold and icy start to the morning with light sleet and snow expected to spread southwards.

Accumulations of snow and ice will lead to hazardous driving and walking conditions this morning.

Maximum afternoon temperatures will generally range from 0 to 3 degrees with moderate northwest breezes.

Black ice could also be a major issue this morning, according to the Road Safety Authority.

Michael Rowland from the RSA says drivers need to be wary of black ice.

"Black ice we often refer to as winter's worst hazard," he said.

"It's very hard to see, extremely treacherous, especially in shaded areas on roads, under trees and adjacent high walls."

Snow is already being reported across many parts of the country.

@CorkSafetyAlert snow in Conna this morning. Almost cold enough to store a Covid vaccine. #corksnow pic.twitter.com/WJTw9Zaqql

— Keith Barry (@mrkbarry) January 7, 2021

Barrack St as the Snow begins to fall again#Cork #sneachta pic.twitter.com/ynRfUud3Sb

— Stephen Spillane (He/Him) 🇺🇦🌻🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ (@spiller2) January 7, 2021

The newly landscaped green in #Malahide gets its first snow dusting.. @enjoymalahide #sneachta #StaySafe #Morning! #PositiveVibes pic.twitter.com/SQ4tZIHQm4

— Marty Miller🎙 (@MartyMtweets) January 7, 2021