A Status Orange snow warning has been issued for Dublin and other parts of the country as the Arctic blast quickly worsens.
Two Orange warnings have been issued by Met Eireann. The first warning affects Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan, Clare, Connacht, Longford, Louth, Meath and Westmeath.
It is in place from 11am today until 10am Friday and warns of "significant accumulations of snow" expected in some areas.