Weather warnings issued for North West as temperatures continue to plummet
A Status Yellow warning has been issued for the counties of Sligo, Leitrim, Donegal and Mayo. The notice from Met Eireann is warning of low temperatures and the danger of icy patches and some freezing fog patches locally also. There is also the possibility of a few sleet…
Further weather warning issued by Met Eireann
The North West Region can expect cold conditions over the coming days. Commuters using the regions roads this morning are being urged to slow down with secondary roads still being described as dangerous in places. Much of the country has been hit with frost and ice with…
Morning frost leads to further challenging driving conditions
Motorists across the north west are being reminded to slow down on their commute this morning, as the region wakes up to severe frost and ice. Some parts of the country recorded temperatures of close to minus 10 overnight, with a status orange ice warning still in place for…
Leitrim Councillor wants more roads staff retained during winter months
A Leitrim councillor has questioned the decision taken by the local authority in Leitrim to reduce the number of staff working in the roads department section. Cllr. Padraig Fallon raised the matter at this month’s meeting of the Manorhamilton Municipal District of Leitrim County Council. The Sinn Fein…
Arctic weather continues to hit the north west
The National Emergency Coordination Group is meeting again today to monitor the severe weather. It’s expected to meet every day this coming week, to discuss how to manage the arctic blast which will last until Friday. The group is ”confident” schools and public transport will stay open. …
It’s beginning to look a lot like winter
The North West region could experience falls of snow in the coming days as temperatures continue to plummet across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. Met Éireann has issued a nationwide status yellow ice warning, which will remain in place until midday. It’s warning of treacherous driving conditions and black…
Motorists warned of danger driving conditions
A status yellow ice and temperature warning remains in place across the North West this morning. Met Eireann expect widespread frost and icy stretches to impact the country until 10am today. Temperatures are expected to reach as low as minus 3 in many areas.