Status yellow fog and ice warning to bring dangerous road conditions this morning

In their latest forecast, published shortly after 5am, Met Éireann have warned that things will remain cold for much of the country. Photo: Eamonn Farrell/RollingNews.ie

A plunge in temperatures below freezing on Sunday evening has caused road conditions nationally to be "hazardous" this morning.

A status yellow ice and fog warning remains in place for the entire island since 11pm on Sunday, with icy patches and freezing fog lingering to start 2023.