Road users are being urged to take extra care this morning with five weather warnings in place across the country.
Met Éireann issued a status 'orange' snow-ice warning and a wind alert last night - along with three 'yellow' warnings.
Up to 8 centimetres of snow is likely across Connacht, Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Clare, Kerry and Limerick.
Most will be on high ground in Connacht and west Ulster.
David Rogers from Met Eireann, says strong winds and rain will sweep across the country today:
