We’re in for a frosty few days.

A Met Éireann Status Yellow Low Temperature/Ice warning comes into effect for Munster for two nights from 18.00 on Saturday, January 3rd until 11am on Sunday, January 4th, and from 18.00 on Sunday, January 4th until 11am on Monday, January 5th.

Temperatures will fall to between -2 and -4 degrees in many areas with sharp or severe frost and icy stretches.

Potential impacts include dangerous travelling conditions on roads and underfoot, travel disruption and delays, and animal welfare issues.

Cork County Council will treat priority routes, however, due to the low temperatures, widespread icy patches can be expected even on treated roads so all road users are advised to take extreme care if travelling.

⚠️Status Yellow – Low Temperature/Ice warning for Munster, Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Wexford, Wicklow

Sharp or severe frost & icy stretches ❄️

Possible Impacts:
Hazardous travel conditions

🗓️18:00 Sat 03/01 to 11:00 Sun 04/01 pic.twitter.com/XtgmkFx45d

— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) January 2, 2026

“If your journey is essential, please slow down, drive with caution, and be aware of other road users.” said a Cork County Council spokesperson.

“Allow extra time for your journey. If a road has been treated, do not assume that the road is safe to travel. There may still be conditions which would make the road hazardous. People are advised to prepare for this period of severe weather including ensuring their mobile phone is fully charged to enable communication.” they added.