Local councils advise against unnecessary travel amid fresh snow/wind warnings

Met Éireann has since issued a 24-hour yellow wind warning for the same regions, also beginning at 8am on Thursday.

A status yellow warning for snow and ice for Munster, Leinster and Connacht will come into effect at 8am on Thursday morning and last for 24 hours. Picture: Larry Cummins

Cork City Council is advising people not to make unnecessary journeys on Thursday due to the forecast severe weather conditions.

A status yellow warning for snow and ice for Munster, Leinster and Connacht will come into effect at 8am on Thursday morning and last for 24 hours.