The Road Safety Authority is warning motorists not to be lulled into a false sense of security as the red weather warning is lifted today.
People are being reminded to exercise extreme caution despite the improvement in conditions.
Road users don't get lulled into false sense of security as red warning is lifted, orange warnings are still in place, some roads are treacherous & impassable. Avoid unnecessary journeys in areas affected & avoid getting stranded& obstructing local authorities clearing the road pic.twitter.com/vXzQtrkbNk
— RSA Ireland (@RSAIreland) March 3, 2018
An orange snow and ice warning is in place for Munster, Leinster, Cavan and Monaghan, with a yellow alert for Connacht and Donegal.
At a meeting of the National Emergency Co-ordination Group, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said while things are improving, roads surfaces are treacherous in many areas.
Meanwhile, public transport is running again and all airports are open but people are being advised to expect delays.
Public transport services are beginning to resume today after #StormEmma. Here's the latest update. See also https://t.co/PSzIBsvOzE pic.twitter.com/DYXPNpWYFj
— AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) March 3, 2018
Cover image via @RSAIreland on Twitter
