Low temperature warning remains in place across the entire country

Wrap up warm – the cold weather isn't going anywhere just yet.

Commuters are urged to take extreme care this morning as a low temperature warning remains in place across the country.

Last night saw temperatures drop to as low a minus four degrees Celsius in some places, resulting in widespread frost and treacherous conditions.

The cold weather looks set to continue today with maximum temperatures ranging from three to seven degrees.

Mainly dry this morn, with frost & ice in parts of mids, E & N, clearing gradually. Rain will extend gradually from the Atlantic, with some sleet & hill snow, mainly in parts of N. Clearer weather will follow later. Highs 3 to 7 generally, but 8 to 10 along S & Atlantic coasts.

— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) December 12, 2017

Showers of sleet and hill snow are also expected, particularly in parts of the north.

Tonight will be mainly dry in the midlands and eastern parts of the country, though scattered showers will become widespread by morning.

Temperatures will become slightly milder overnight with highs of one to five degrees Celsius.