Ice warning for eight counties: Cold spell end in sight but rain to set in this week

The first frost of the year arrived in Cork on December 1, announcing winter with a glittering albeit chilly aplomb. Picture: Chani Anderson

Met Éireann has issued a status yellow low temperature and ice warning for eight counties, with temperatures to plunge to -4C. 

And while the cold spell will continue for the next two days, it is set to break this week, with milder temperatures to come.