Up to 5cms of snow forecast for the midlands tonight

A weather warning has been issued today with forecasters predicting 3-5cms of snow to fall in the midlands and North of Ireland.

Temperatures are expected to drop as low as -2 degrees tonight according to Met Éireann, with rain turning to sleet and snow, this evening.

By morning up to 3-5cms of snow will lie on the ground and icy roads and bitterly cold conditions are expected.

Please allow plenty of time to travel and take it easy on the roads.