All of Ireland under status yellow snow and ice warnings as temperatures to fall to -4C

Temperatures will drop to -4C on Saturday night in Cork. File picture

All of Ireland is set to be affected by status yellow snow and ice warnings this weekend as Met Éireann forecasts a sharp cold snap, with temperatures dropping as low as -4C in some areas.

The national forecaster has issued a series of overlapping weather warnings for snow, frost and ice, warning of hazardous travel conditions and poor visibility, particularly overnight and during early morning hours.