"Signficant" snowfall on the way for many parts of the country

We're being urged to wrap up warm and be extra vigilant on the roads tonight.

Met Éireann's issued a status orange snow and ice warning for 13 counties.

It's in place from 11pm tonight until 11pm on Sunday, December 10th.

UPDATE ON NATIONAL WEATHER.https://t.co/9BeK3UcAwO

— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) December 9, 2017

Significant snowfall is expected in Galway, Mayo, Roscommon, Kildare, Laois, Longford, Offaly, Westmeath, Meath, Carlow, Kilkenny, Wicklow and Tipperary.

Temperatures will plunge to minus 5, and there's a warning about treacherous roads and slippery paths due to a build-up of snow and ice.

Beware of #BlackIce! What appears to be a wet patch on the road may be black ice. This occurs in shaded areas. Black Ice is a glossy surface & can cause a vehicle to skid. Avoid getting into a skid by slowing down. Avoid braking & use every control delicately. #BlackIce #StaySafe pic.twitter.com/6shhqkT5Dn

— RSA Ireland (@RSAIreland) December 9, 2017

Meanwhile, there's a status yellow wind warning in place for counties Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick and Waterford, and a status yellow rainfall warning for Wexford, Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick and Waterford.