Drivers are again being urged to watch out for difficult road conditions after further frost and ice overnight.
Met Éireann has extended its Status Yellow snow-ice warning until Sunday, warning that it will remain very cold until the end of the weekend with severe frosts at night and ice on untreated surfaces.
The Midlands is expected to be the worst affected part of the country today.
More chilly weather is expected tonight with temperatures likely to plummet to between -2C and -6C degrees, leading to further treacherous conditions on the roads.
Motorists are being warned to take particular care on routes in the midlands, north-west and in Wicklow this morning.
First Day of #Spring tomorrow... looking forward to sitting out with a glass of wine...but for now... #Snow #Sneachta #Wicklow #Roundwood pic.twitter.com/hn6D3pmVRB
— Jenn Fitz ✈ðŸ–ðŸ•ðŸ±ðŸ¥‚🎵📚📖 (@MrsFitz09) January 31, 2019
Met Éireann forecaster Vincent O'Shea said there won't be much snow – with ice set to be the main concern.
“We have had a very inclement spell of weather overnight,” he said.
“It gave rain, sleet and snow in places; there is some lying snow even in inland areas as we speak.
“So, widespread ice and frost to contend with this morning; in fact that ice and hard ground may well persist into the day – especially in the midlands where there will be no thaw at all.
“But most places will be snow free; so ice will be the issue.”
Benbulben with a heavier coat on this morning â„ï¸ðŸŒ¨ï¸ #sneachta #snowday #sligo #benbulben #ireland #wildatlanticway pic.twitter.com/pGNjHuXzaG
— Cllr Marie Casserly. (@Marie_Casserly) January 30, 2019
Meanwhile, temperatures as low as -15.4C have caused widespread travel disruption in the UK, with snow and icy conditions in many areas.
The temperature, recorded in Braemar in Aberdeenshire, was Scotland’s coldest for nine years.
The UK Met Office has issued an Amber Snow and Ice Warning for south Wales and England – with further snowfall expected this morning.
It warned that there is a “good chance that some rural communities could become cut off” with the risk of power cuts and disruption to other services.
Good Morning: Snow easing for many, but staying cold. For the latest forecast please check out here : https://t.co/lvmvtqQWBN ^Chris pic.twitter.com/ZIq5lyOwxd
— Met Office (@metoffice) February 1, 2019
Up to 15cm of snow fell in the southwest yesterday.
Aer Lingus has said it aims to operate a full service today; however, there may be some delays and passengers have been urged to check their flight status before leaving for the airport.
British Airways is warning passengers to expect flight cancellations today.
Bristol Airport announced it was closed until 8am because of the adverse weather conditions.
The airport tweeted that "teams have been working through the night" to clear the snow.
Bournemouth Airport announced it was "closed until further notice" on Friday morning and that "clearing operations" were under way.
Wasn't expecting all this... #redruth #cornwall #uk #snow â„ï¸ pic.twitter.com/5bqxPhwm9B
— Darren Hocking (@dmh_872) January 31, 2019
