The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising all road users to take extra care when using the roads for the remainder of the week as Met Éireann has issued Status Yellow weather warnings for snow and wind.

There is a Status Yellow snow/ice and wind warning for Munster, Connacht and Leinster giving snow accumulations of up to 5cm in some areas (higher over the mountains).

There will also be strong to gale force southeast winds in conjunction with rain, sleet and snow, which will lead to poor visibility and hazardous conditions.

Road advice

Road users are being advised to check local traffic and weather conditions before setting out on any essential journeys.

The RSA has practical advice for road users to cope with snow conditions.

Pedestrians are advised in snow and icy conditions to wear high visibility clothing or carry a torch as visibility is reduced in snowy conditions.

Wear appropriate footwear. Walk on the footpath, not in the street. Walk on the right hand side of the road, facing traffic if there are no footpaths.