Status Orange weather alert issued for Leitrim, Sligo, Roscommon and Cavan

Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange - Snow/Ice warning for Connacht as well as counties Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan, Clare,  Longford, Louth, Meath and Westmeath.

Further spells of sleet and snow will occur today combined with strong east to northeast winds. Significant accumulations of snow are expected in some areas along with icy conditions. Lying snow and sub-zero temperatures overnight will lead to icy stretches. 

The warning is valid until 10am on Friday, March 10.