Met Eireann issues Status Yellow ice warning for 19 counties as temperatures to drop to -3 degrees in parts

The Status Yellow warning is issued for multiple regions, indicating significant cold weather with temperatures dropping to -3 degrees or lower, accompanied by frost and ice stretches.

Tonight is expected to be dry and calm, with widespread sharp frost and icy stretches, making it imperative to be cautious while traveling.

Despite a frosty start to the day, clear spells will occur, with temperatures ranging from 1 to 6 degrees, particularly cold in the western half of the country.

The weekend forecast indicates a shift to milder conditions with showers expected, highlighting the variability in weather patterns along with the cold spell.

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