The country is being urged to stay cautious as frost takes over the roads

Be careful out there!

Everyone is being urged to use caution on this morning as frost covers the country. Drivers especially are being asked to take it slow on the road, as to not cause minor or major accidents. However, according to reports, it seems to be parts of Leinster that have been hit the hardest.

Frosty conditions in parts of #Leinster this morning - allow extra time as you may need to de-ice your car and reduce your speed. https://t.co/PSzIBsvOzE

— AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) November 17, 2017

AA Roadwatch has tweeted that many parts of Leinster, including Mullingar, Kilkenny, Carlow and Wicklow have been hit with widespread frost.

Cold & frosty at first today with icy patches. Some mist & fog also. These will clear later this morning as cloud increases from the W. Some showers in N Ulst today. This afternoon, light rain & drizzle will dev in parts of Conn & Muns. Highs 7 to 11 °C, light to mod SW breezes.

— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) November 17, 2017

Met Éireann has also said that there's icy patches and fog this morning, but it will clear s the day progresses. No matter where you're off to today, be careful and stay safe.