Status Orange snow and ice warning for Mayo

Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange snow and ice for Mayo.

It will come into effect from 11 a.m. this morning and runs until 10 a.m. tomorrow.

People are advised that further spells of sleet and snow, combined with strong east to northeast winds, could lead to very hazardous road conditions, travel disruption and poor visibility.

Significant accumulations of snow are expected in some areas along with icy conditions, the forecaster said.