The people of Laois woke up covered in white fluffy stuff this morning.
The night before brought snow – and lots of it.
While it might be nice to look at, it had caused disruption in places.
Gardaí say the Windy Gap in Stradbally is now passable with care after two trucks became stuck and a car overturned earlier this morning but motorists are asked to avoid the area where possible.
Fallen trees have been cleared from the N77 between Abbeyleix and Durrow while there are still trees on the R433 between Abbeyleix and Ballacolla.
There are also reports of power cuts in Portlaoise and Abbeyleix as ESB crews are currently working to resolve the issues.
A status yellow snow and ice warning is due to remain in place until 10 o’clock this morning.
However, Met Eireann forecaster Joan Blackburn told RTE Radio One’s Morning Ireland that we are in for milder weather this weekend.
She said: “There are very wintry conditions this morning and the yellow warning remains in operation.
“There is also a rainfall warning for parts of the east coast.
“But it will be a lot more mild and settled for the weekend.
“This morning, there is further snow falling and lying in places so take care.”
So it really is a case of mind how you go out there today. If you are travelling to work, take your time and get there in one piece.
We’ve compiled the below clips and pics of snow in Laois as sent to us by our followers – for your entertainment:
A video and some pictures from Killeshin
The children of Laois are loving it
Heavy snow in Ballyroan Co Laois today @CarlowWeather @LaoisToday pic.twitter.com/FFbiIa64XA
— Darragh Dunne (@laoiseman) March 22, 2017
@LaoisToday Snowman building ⛄️ before school in Portlaoise pic.twitter.com/w8GYBlDXCz
— Hilary Costello (@HilaryCostello) March 22, 2017
Local businesses are also in on the act
March! You're supposed to be spring-like! #snow #laois pic.twitter.com/HHWRMJmBXk
— Gings Portlaoise (@GingsPortlaoise) March 22, 2017
While Laois sports stars were all in amazement
.@IanDempsey might want to change the update to fairly heavy falls of snow this morning! Laois is covered! ⛄️ pic.twitter.com/oc0Nxpr8H2
— MJ Tierney (@Mjtierney13) March 22, 2017
Shovel Party Anyone?!? @TheOneRam @NolanInfo @daggerlang. pic.twitter.com/P37uPIdEhS
— Brian Stapleton (@brianstapo88) March 22, 2017
#fieldofdreams#fieldofsnow#hontheyard
Thank God for stand pic.twitter.com/ElbArbnhHt
— crettyard GFC (@gaacrettyard) March 22, 2017
And many, many more
@LaoisToday heavy snowfall in wolfhill overnight pic.twitter.com/DYfMkmIWgF
— EoinBarry (@EoinFBarry) March 22, 2017
@Tweetinggoddess @RosslareHbr @Irish_Ferries @LaoisToday @ThisisiRadio Look by the window.. It's snowing here.. #Snow #Laois pic.twitter.com/s1lmS9WVdY
— {Swav} (@PaintingsbySwav) March 22, 2017
Did I sleep through the summer? #snow #laois @LaoisToday pic.twitter.com/SvyDacYNvR
— Alan Hartnett (@alan_hartnett) March 22, 2017
@LaoisToday Our Ladies drinking coffee today as they can't find their liathróidí#Sneacta pic.twitter.com/T6zLJx0PQK
— Rathdowney Golf Club (@RathdowneyGC) March 22, 2017
Snow @CastleDurrow ..lots of it at the end of March!!!!#WinterWonderland pic.twitter.com/0v1cYlvHyG
— Castle Durrow (@CastleDurrow) March 22, 2017
