Cars abandoned on roads left impassable by heavy snow & traffic at standstill on busy motorway as cold snap hits Ireland [Video]

CARS were abandoned on roads and traffic on a busy motorway was at a standstill earlier today as icy weather gripped Ireland.

Traffic on the M8 Southbound is experiencing long delays this evening due to icy roads in freezing cold conditions.

Icy weather caused several disruptions across the countryCredit: Social Media

Kerry County Council is reporting a ‘significant’ accumulations of snow on many local and secondary roadsCredit: Social Media

There are a number of cars abandoned due to hazardous driving conditions.Credit: Social Media

It has been reported that the accumulated snow is more than a metre deep in some partsCredit: Social Media

Icy weather caused several disruptions across the country, with a number of cars already abandoned on the roads due to hazardous driving conditions.

The advice remains to only travel today if it is essential.

CorkSafety Alerts has taken to social media to warn drivers of expected long delays as traffic comes to a standstill …