8am:
The road conditions in the region are show but most main routes are clear with care.
There have been scattered snow showers overnight right across the region but the warning level has been reduced from Red down to Orange for Sligo Leitrim and Donegal.
Gardai are warning that side roads are not gritted and people should drive with extreme care.
Manorhamilton has alot of snow and roads are challenging and people are asked to drive with care.
There are also strong and gusty easterly winds which is making driving conditions difficult in all areas.
Statement from Sligo County Council:
SLIGO COUNTY COUNCIL ROADS/WEATHER REPORT
A status Orange weather warning remains in place for Sligo, with around 50mm of snow falling in the county last night. There is a covering of snow on many roads with the Tubbercurry area the worst affected.
Sligo County Council roads crews treated the main routes in the county throughout Friday evening and treated and cleared the main routes again at 6am this morning, this operation is ongoing.
All main roads in the county appear to be passable this morning but motorists asked to continue to take care on all routes, especially on untreated local roads
Corporate Services
Sligo County Council
Sligo County Council offices
All Sligo County Council offices remain closed today, Friday 2nd March, and will re- open on Monday 5th March.
Our emergency numbers are as follows:
- Fire Services – 999 or 112
- Sligo County Area Housing – 087 2600111
- Sligo Urban Area (Housing – Roads) – 087 2600111
- Sligo County Area (Roads) – 086 8569416
- Water Services – Irish Water – 1850 278278
Winter-ready information
The ‘Winter-ready’ booklet provides advice for householders and motorists on preparing for and dealing with severe weather conditions. Copies of the booklet are available through Sligo County Council’s Library network and can also be accessed online at www.winterready.ie and www.housing.gov.ie.
