The arctic blast could lead to hazardous road conditions and slippery paths.
Met Eireann has issued a status-yellow alert for snow and ice in up to a dozen counties.
The warning affects Donegal, Cavan, Monaghan, Connacht, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly and Westmeath.
Alan O’Reilly from Carlow Weather says it will be cold throughout today……………..
