Snow and ice forecast for north west
Snow is forecast to fall around the country over the coming days. And the north and west of the country can be expected to see the worst of the weather Met Eireann has issued a status yellow snow-ice warning for the entire country from tomorrow, Tuesday, morning until Saturday. Met…
Weather: Roads, streets, footpaths in dangerous condition this morning
Many roads, streets and footpaths are in a dangerous condition this morning after a night of below zero temperatures. Gardai throughout the region say roads are slippery, particularly minor roads that are not gritted. In some areas snow fell earlier in the night, with temperatures dropping to minus two or…
Icy roads warning
Motorists are urged to drive with caution this morning because of the possibility of ice on roads, particulalrly those that are untreated, such as local narrow roads. Roads around Donegal Town are reported to be bad but gritters are out in the county from 6 o clock this morning. Caution…
Icy road conditions this morning
Slow down and take care is the message this morning. Unexpected icy conditions caused an accident on the N4 heading towards Sligo just after 9am today, no one was injured. Temperatures are set to rise in the coming hours with sunshine according to met Eireann which will hopefully clear most…
Wind, snow and ice warnings
Wind, snow and ice warnings are in place for parts of the north west today. There’s a Status Yellow wind warning for a number of counties, including Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo. Westerly winds will reach 55-60km/hr near coasts. That warning remains in place until midnight tonight. There’s also a Status…
Road conditions ‘improved’ but warnings remains in place
Gardai in most areas of the region say road conditions have improved somewhat overnight but Motorists are still urged to drive with care this morning following Storm Fionn. The roads are wet with alot of slush especially in the Manorhamilton area. A snow and ice alert remains in place until…
Warning: Snow and more ice on the way
A snow and ice warning has been issued for much of the country, including the north west, for tomorrow. Up to 3cm of snow is expected to fall between 7am on Thursday and 6am Friday morning. Liz Gavin, Meteorologist with Met Eireann has been telling us what’s on the way: