The first artic blast of the year is set to end with temperatures expected to increase later today and over the weekend.
Driving conditions in many parts of the country are treacherous again this morning with road users being urged to slow down and drive with care.
The country has been the subject of low temperature warnings all week with Leitrim among the counties where ice and snow warnings were issued.
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Meteorologist Cathal Nolan says temperatures over the past week were well below average for the time of year.
