Warning of 'treacherous' road conditions in Cork as cold snap continues

Cork County Council is advising motorists to exercise extreme caution. Picture: Larry Cummins

A treacherous road conditions warning has been extended across Cork county after a night of freezing temperatures following rain.

In a statement this morning, Cork County Council said fluctuating and dropping temperatures following overnight rainfall in the period between salting runs has led to the development of black ice on many roads and surfaces.