Matteo Salvini had hoped to depose the left in Emilia-Romagna and force snap elections.
Snow has been falling in some areas and is expected to continue on high ground.
Untreated roads across the island of Ireland will be icy for the morning commute.
Stars are collecting awards ahead of the main ceremony, with many paying tribute to Kobe Bryant.
Kobe Bryant was "one of the most extraordinary players in the history of basketball" who "inspired people around the world" to play the game.
Tottenham target PSV forward, Barca eye Monaco striker, Chelsea and Spurs linked with Milan forward, plus more.
Basketball great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar pays tribute to LA Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, who was killed in a helicopter crash in California on Sunday.
Watch Kobe Bryant's final game for the LA Lakers in 2016, when the five-time NBA champion bowed out with a sensational 60 points against Utah Jazz in Los Angeles.
Ireland's women secure victory in their three-match Test series in South Africa with a game to spare as they beat the hosts 5-1 on Sunday.
