"Overnight temperatures fell to as low as -6C early today, with frost, ice, snow and freezing fog all featured on the forecast, resulting in very challenging driving conditions and potentially dangerous road surfaces. Gardaí and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) have pleaded with motorists to drive with care amid fears the treacherous travelling conditions could cause traffic chaos as thousands return to work and school after the Christmas and New Year holidays."
"A number of schools in Donegal have made the decision not to open their doors for classes today, while there are also schools in Mayo considering closure or late opening times. Individual school boards of management will now decide on any delayed reopening as transport chiefs are assessing road conditions at a local level. Parents have been told that any delayed reopening will be advised via websites and school alert networks. However, the overwhelming majority of Irish primary and secondary schools will reopen as planned."
Overnight temperatures fell to as low as -6C, with frost, ice, snow and freezing fog creating hazardous and potentially dangerous road surfaces. Gardaí and the Road Safety Authority urged motorists to drive with care amid fears of traffic chaos as people return to work and school. Northern counties and higher ground face the greatest risk. Some schools in Donegal are closed and others in Mayo are considering closure or late opening, with individual school boards deciding as transport chiefs assess local roads. Parents will be notified via school websites and alert networks. Local authorities have been salting and gritting roads. Status Yellow warnings remain in specified counties until 11am.
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