The weather’s a complete mixed bag across Co. Cork this evening. While some are seeing cloud and rain – others are getting enough snow to create their own little winter wonderland.
But no matter where you are, the low temps and poor weather are creating hazardous driving conditions, so be sure to travel safe if you’re heading out and about. You can check out photos of some of the white stuff in North Cork below – and while it might look nice, be aware these conditions are expected to cause icy roads and traffic delays tomorrow morning.
It’s not an ideal start as many will be heading back to work or school for the first time since Christmas on Monday – so be sure to drive cautiously and allow extra time for your commute. Cork County Council are warning that temps are expected to fall to between -2 and -5 degrees in many areas tonight. Snow ploughs have already been deployed to clear roads in the North-West of the county, where snowfall is at its heaviest.
Motorists are advised to:
-Avoid unnecessary journeys
-Drive with extreme care;
-Be aware of the risks of icy stretches and black ice throughout the county, even on treated roadways;
Meanwhile, a number of Met Éireann Weather Warnings are currently in effect, which will last up until 11am tomorrow. These include:
-Snow-Ice warning Cork and Waterford – Valid from 5.20pm to 8pm today.
-Snow-Ice warning for Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan, Connacht, Louth – Valid from 8.22am today to 11.00am Monday
-Low Temperature/Ice warning for Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Wexford, Wicklow, Munster – Valid from 5pm today to 11.00am Monday.