Overnight rain and thawing snow is predicted to lead to flooding in many parts tomorrow.
Met Éireann said rainfall of 15 to 30mm in parts of the south and east tonight would accelerate the melting of snow in upland areas, increasing the risk of flooding.
Forecaster Joan Blackburn said while temperatures this weekend will be substantially higher than recent weeks, between 5 and 9 degrees, it will remain cool and chilly across the country.
She said the outlook for the coming days is for mainly dry weather, with a slight frost developing in some inland areas at night.
While road conditions across the country have improved considerably in recent days, AA Roadwatch is advising motorists to drive with care due to “possible lingering ice” on some roads, particularly in sheltered areas or over higher ground.
The unprecedented bout of cold weather has caused extensive road damage in many parts, the agency said.
Spokeswoman Nicola Hudson said the freezing temperatures had left the country’s roads “littered with potholes, some of which are a foot deep”.
In Co Tipperary, the N24 route, between Cahir and Clonmel, is so badly damaged that the council has placed temporary traffic lights in several parts. Similarly, the N11 road north of Ferns in Co Wexford is described as particularly bad.
There are “very deep potholes” reported on several routes in Cork, including the N28 Cork to Carrigaline Road and between Tallow and Middleton. In Meath, there were potholes between Kilmoon Cross and Duleek, and between Ratoath and Dunshaughlin.
There is also spot flooding in Wexford on the N11 northbound at Gorey. The Vico Road in Dublin’s Dalkey is closed until further notice due to a collapsed wall.
Meanwhile, there are a number of delays on flights into Dublin Airport from the UK today due to fog. Passengers are advised to check with their airline regarding their flight before ravelling to the airport.
