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Ireland has upgraded its weather warning amid an “extremely cold” snap across the island. Temperatures are expected to plummet to as low as minus 8C while a Status Orange low temperature and ice warning was announced for almost all of the Republic of Ireland.

Many homes across Northern Ireland woke on Tuesday morning to sheets of white snow across their gardens and streets - and that scene is set to stay, with new weather warnings issued. The Met Office says a new warning will come into effect this afternoon,

There may be some disruption due to icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths.