Hazardous weather conditions are continuing to impact people in many areas with a combination of rain, sleet, snow and ice.

Met Éireann is advising motorists in the effected areas to only travel if absolutely necessary.

Brian Beirne used his tractor to tow the stuck vehicles on to level ground, clearing the blockages and resuming the flow of traffic.

Customers are advised real-time updates are available on www.PowerCheck.ie.

Gardaí are urging motorists to continue to drive with extreme caution overnight.

We are receiving a reports of a number school closures this morning. The blog will be updated as the morning develops.

Met Éireann says there's the potential for icy stretches on untreated roads and poor visibility this morning.

Met Éireann has issued a status yellow warning for icy conditions in Connacht, Cavan and Monaghan, with rain turning from sleet to snow between 2am and 6pm tomorrow.