If you thought last night was cold, you ain't seen nothing yet.
Temperatures on Sunday night could drop as low as -8 in some parts of the country, Met Éireann have warned.
A Status Orange snow and ice warning is in place across much of Ireland up to 11pm on Sunday night, with much of Leinster - away from the east coast - the midlands and Connacht affected.
The warning covers counties Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Wicklow, Offaly, Westmeath, Meath, Galway, Mayo, Roscommon and Tipperary.
A Status Yellow snow and ice warning is in place for counties Dublin, Louth, Wexford, Cavan, Monaghan, Leitrim, Sligo and Waterford.
Lows of -2 are expected country-wide but temperatures could drop down to -10, with a Status Yellow Rainfall Warning is now also in place for counties Wexford, Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick and Waterford until 11pm on Sunday night.
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Garda warning
Gardaí have said that the majority of motorists have heeded their warning to stay off the roads during the current cold snap.
The following statement was issued on Saturday night.
Met Eireann have issued an Orange weather warning for counties in Connacht, Ulster and Leinster and is valid from tonight Saturday 9th December, 2017 at 23:00 to Sunday 10th December, 2017 at 23:00.
People living in areas where an Orange level weather warning has been issued should exercise extreme caution when travelling and avoid unnecessary journeys. There has already been falls of snow in parts of the country with more forecast and motorists are asked to heed the changing conditions.
Drivers should be aware that it takes longer to stop a vehicle on an icy road so slow down and allow extra distance between you and the vehicle in front.
Motorists should clear the windows and mirrors of your vehicles before you set off on your journey and carry a screen scraper and de-icer. Do not use hot water on the windscreen as it can crack the glass.
Ensure you remove ALL snow from your vehicle before commencing your journey as snow left on the roof will become loose and can drop onto the windscreen during braking, causing severe restriction to your vision. It can also fall off during your drive and cause injury to pedestrians or a reflex action by another driver.
Assistant Commissioner Michael Finn, Roads Policing, said: "Please be aware that visibility is reduced in snowy conditions so drive slowly if you need to make a journey. Allow extra distance between you and the vehicle in front. Motorcyclists/Cyclists should not comprise their safety by their 'need' to travel in icy/snowy conditions. Be safe".
Please listen to local media/social media for updates on the status of the weather warnings and/or advice issued by the emergency services. Please heed this advice.
