Met Éireann warns of hazardous conditions as it issues weather warning for Laois
Temperatures in the county could fall to -3 degrees or below in many areas
A status yellow weather warning for low temperatures and ice has been issued by Met Éireann for Laois. The forecaster has warned that Thursday night into Friday morning will be very cold with widespread frost and ice.
Temperatures in the county could fall to -3 degrees or below in many areas. The potential impacts include hazardous travelling conditions and animal welfare issues.
The yellow warning, which is in place for the entire country, comes into effect from 6pm on Thursday, January 2 and will remain in place until 11am on Friday, January 3.