Spencer, IA (KICD)– Pretty much everybody will become at least a little bit Irish as the week goes on in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, but area law enforcement officials are urging those taking part to be responsible.

Iowa State Patrol Trooper Kevin Krull tells KICD News it really all comes down to thinking ahead.

Trooper Krull tells KICD News the hope is to have better results on Iowa roads this time around than in 2022.

And motorists and pedestrians alike need to be watching out for one another.

Weather could also become a factor in this year’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations with high temperatures by Friday only expected to be in the 20s and then even colder for Saturday.