Met Éireann extends Status Yellow snow and ice warning to Clare
The warning comes as much of the country faces serious disruptions from snowy and icy weather
Met Éireann have upgraded a snow and ice weather warning to now cover the entire country, including county Clare.
The updated Status Yellow weather warning was issued at around 11am this Friday morning, after snowy and icy conditions brought major disruption to counties in the east and north.
According to the Met Éireann warning, a band of rain will continue to move southwards, turning to sleet and snow in places.
Potential Impacts will include "icy stretches on untreated surfaces, poor visibility and hazardous travelling conditions".
The warning is valid from 12pm to 6pm this Friday, March 1.
Met Éireann have also issued a Status Yellow ice warning for Clare and all other counties from 6pm this Friday evening.
Cold conditions are expected tonight with "ice on untreated surfaces leading to hazardous travelling conditions".
This warning will be in effect from 6pm Friday night until 9am Saturday morning.