Met Éireann issue status yellow fog warning for entire country

The cold snap is coming to an end, but we're not out of the woods just yet.

The weather service warned that the foggy conditions will lead to impaired visibility, and that anyone planning to drive should take extra caution.

Status Yellow - Fog warning for Ireland ⚠️

Foggy conditions will lead to impaired visibility. 👀

Valid: 18:00 Saturday 11/01/2025 to 09:00 Sunday 12/01/2025https://t.co/lvQFgW8DsS pic.twitter.com/ABlZnlOytP

— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) January 11, 2025

Motorists are advised to use their fog lights, but to remember to turn them off when they are not needed.

With temperatures forecast to rise this weekend, the public is being warned of dangers associated with the ensuing thaw - including burst pipes and localised flooding.

Earlier this week, 25 counties were issued with a status orange alert for low temperature and ice.

⚠️Status Orange - Low Temperature/Ice warning for Leinster, Cavan, Monaghan, Munster, Connacht⚠️

Extremely cold with widespread severe frost, ice and lying snow.

Valid: 18:00 Wednesday 08/01/2025 to 11:00 Thursday 09/01/2025

More here https://t.co/Vj0yBkGA0J pic.twitter.com/BNKGxa0yvJ

— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) January 7, 2025

Thousands in rural areas were forced to undergo several days without electricity for heat and light.

Many experienced water shortages and thus couldn't make tea, shower or flush toilets. Issues with mobile phone coverage also made it difficult for people to communicate with friends and family. 

Some elderly people were left completely snowed in and isolated, with loved ones unable to get to them due to the treacherous conditions of roads.