Status Orange snow warning issued for Mayo

MET Éireann has issued a Status Orange snow warning for Mayo.

The warning applies to counties Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, Mayo and Roscommon, with Storm Eunice set to bring heavy sleet and snow leading to blizzard-like conditions in parts with treacherous driving conditions.

Motorists are being asked to consider postponing their journeys until the storm has passed.

The warning is valid from 3 a.m. Friday to 3 p.m. that afternoon.