Motorists warned of dangerous driving conditions
Overnight frost has led to dangerous driving conditions on many roads in the counties of Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal this morning Gritting Lorries have treated primary roads in the region however Gardaí are urging motorists to travel with extreme caution on secondary roads due to the danger of black…
Dangerous driving conditions across the region
Gardaí are advising motorists to travel with extra caution on the regions roads this morning. Overnight frost has led to dangerous conditions on roads in Sligo Leitrim and Donegal. Gardaí are urging motorists to reduce speed in particular on UN treated roads, heavy overnight rain has also made…
Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal in for a cold snap with snow and ice
Sub zero temperatures are forecast for tonight as the cold snap looks set to continue. Another weather warning is now in place, just hours after a nationwide snow/ice warning was lifted. At nine o’clock this morning, a snow/ice warning for the entire country was lifted. But Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo…
Snow and Ice set to hit the North West
A snow/ice warning is in place for the entire country until 9 o’clock tomorrow morning. Wintry showers, mainly of hail and sleet, will become increasingly widespread today leading to icy patches. Some snow accumulations will also occur. Motorists throughout the north west are urged to drive with caution. Claire Meehan…
More bad weather to hit the North West
A further period of unsettled weather is on the way for the counties of Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. Parts of the region woke to frost and ice this morning which made driving conditions difficult. Further showers of sleet and snow have been forecast for today. Speaking earlier to Ocean FM…
Snow, ice warning for Donegal
A status yellow snow-ice warning has been issued for Donegal. Met Eireann says the county should expect spells of snow on Friday night and early Saturday morning. It could lead to accumulations of up to 3cm in places, in particular on higher ground. Met Eireann is warning it could lead…
Cold snap expected to last until the end of the week
As the north west deals with the aftermath of its first extensive snowfall of the winter, weather forecasters say the remainder of this afternoon, evening and tonight is expected to be mainly dry. However, the cold snap is expected to last until the end of the week. Speaking to…