Temperatures are expected to fall to minus 7 and minus 8 degrees again tonight.
Hikers heading to the Slieve Blooms are being advised to take extreme care amid the current cold snap.
A status orange low temperature and ice warning has been issued by Met Éireann, and will be in effect from 6pm this evening until midday tomorrow.
Temperatures are expected to fall to minus 7 and minus 8 degrees again tonight.
Carrying a flashlight, making sure your phone is charged and informing somebody of how long you'll be gone for are some of the safety measures urged by the Civil Defence.
Laois Civil Defence Officer, Damian Dollard, is encouraging people to use their best judgement:
GlowDepot The New Late Night City In The Woods For Electric Picnic
Fishtown Reveals Lineup For Electric Picnic
Gardaí Attend Scene Of Three Vehicle Crash
Colin Farrell Rumoured To Be Part Of Star Filled Production In Offaly
Offaly Athletics Club Pushing To Raise €400k For New Olympic Sized Track
Offaly Community Hopeful Of Town Hall Reopening By 2030
Hospital Parking Charges Rise By Over €10m
Road Haulage Association Calls For Fuel Support Extension