Status Orange: 'Significant accumulations' of snow expected in some areas

Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange weather warning for large parts of the country over the next 24 hours, with significant accumulations of snow and ice forecast.

Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan, Clare, Connacht, Longford, Louth, Meath, Westmeath will come under a Status Orange snow and ice warning from 11am until 10am tomorrow.

People there are being advised of further spells of sleet and snow combined with strong east to northeast winds, which could lead to very hazardous road conditions, travel disruption and poor visibility.

Significant accumulations of snow are expected in some areas along with icy conditions, the national forecaster said.