Clare farmers are being advised to only do the jobs that are "absolutely necessary" this weekend as the county braces itself for a Status Orange snow and ice warning.

With a low level warning having just lapsed this morning, Met Éireann is now advising that "significant snowfall accumulations" are expected here from tomorrow evening.

Along with Limerick, Tipperary, Carlow, Kilkenny and Wicklow, the Banner county will be under a Status Orange snow and ice warning from 5pm on Saturday to the same time on Sunday.

The national forecaster has warned of severe impacts including very difficult travelling conditions, poor visibility and travel disruption delays to public transport as well as air travel.

It's also understood that difficult conditions underfoot and animal welfare issues can be expected.

Feakle-based Chairperson of the Clare branch of the Irish Farmers' Association Stephen Walsh says those working in agriculture should take precautions and put their personal safety first in the coming days.

Following particularly low temperatures overnight, black ice is understood to remain a concern across Clare's roads network.

Inclement weather is likely to be experienced in most parts of the country over the weekend, with Cork and Kerry falling under a Status Yellow rain and snow warning from 1pm tomorrow to 5pm on Sunday.

A lower level Status Yellow snow and ice warning meanwhile will be in effect from 5pm on Saturday to the same time on Sunday in Leinster, Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan, Waterford and Connacht.