Met Eireann has said that a Red Alert for dangerous weather is likely to be raised over the next few hours.
As the Beast from the East event approaches, the national forecaster has warned of severe snowfalls and temperatures of -7 to -10 likely in places.
The event is expected to cause widespread disruption to transportation systems and prompt school closures nationwide.
As the final hours before the event draw to a close, citizens are advised to stockpile on essentials and wait out the incoming blizzard.