Update 6.30pm: The Status Orange snow and ice warning has been lifted as weather conditions continue to improve from the east. #DBSvcUpdate Status Orange Weather Warning: Dublin Bus Services pic.twitter.com/hjnJUV8oYp — Dublin Bus (@dublinbusnews) March 18, 2018In Wicklow, there have been reports of snow drifts of up to 900mm, the local council said. Festival Big Day Out, which was scheduled to run from 12pm-6pm today, won't take place due to heavy snowfall in the city. Scattered heavy snow showers are expected to continue across the morning and leading to accumulations in places and some drifting. There's been heavy snowfall around Nass in Kildare and New Ross in Wexford while there's lying snow on routes around Carlow.

Source: Evening echo March 18, 2018 14:03 UTC