Cork weather: Met Éireann issues status orange snow and ice warning, with 'significant' snowfall anticipated
Met Éireann has said Cork can expect to see 'significant' snowfall.
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Met Éireann has this morning issued a status orange snow and ice warning for Cork, Clare, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford.
It will come into effect from midnight tonight until noon on Thursday.
The national forecaster said that the five affected counties can expect "significant snowfall accumulations", that will bring " poor visibility" and "very difficult travelling conditions."
‼️Further update⬇️
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) November 20, 2024
⚠️Orange Snow/Ice Warning⚠️ for Clare Cork Limerick Tipperary & Waterford ❗️
➡️Significant snowfall accumulations expected
⏰00:01 to 12:00 Thu 21/11/24
Check updates for your region⬇️
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They warned the public can expect "travel disruption, disruption and delays to public transport (air, rail and bus), difficult conditions underfoot and animal welfare issues."
Earlier:
As had been forecast, the cold snap struck with a vengeance overnight with Cork waking up to frosty conditions this morning as temperatures plummeted overnight.
According to Met Éireann Cork can expect more of the same over the coming days, with Cork County Council urging motorist to take “extreme care” on the roads as widespread frost and ice is forecast for the county.
The national forecaster has said a yellow temperature/ice warning will remain in place until 10am, with frost and ice lingering in sheltered areas throughout the day.
While there will be a dry start to the day with sunny spells, it will gradually become cloudier as the day progresses. A spell of heavy rain is expected to move in from the Atlantic, later turning to hail, sleet and even snow in places as its spreads inland.
A status yellow low temperature/ice warning will kick in once again from 8pm tonight, with a status yellow snow/ice warning in place from 4am tomorrow morning until noon on Thursday.
Met Éireann said tonight will be “very cold” with widespread frost and ice as temperatures again plummet to as low as -3 degrees.
Cork County Council said it began treating app priority one and two routes on Tuesday evening in accordance with its Winter Service Plan and will be closely monitoring conditions locally throughout the cold spell.
“Salt and grit supplies have been checked and replenished across the county with gritting trucks ready for deployment when required,” said a council spokesperson.
The authority said of the public are advised that wintry showers and icy surfaces will lead to difficult travel conditions.
The authority has issued a list of advice and safety tips urging people to prepare for “this period of severe weather”:
• Driving conditions will be hazardous, even where roads are gritted, slow down, drive with caution, be aware of other road s and allow extra time for your journey.
• Take extra care while walking. Footpaths can be extremely hazardous/slippery due to ice.
• Ensure mobile phones are fully charged to enable communication.
• Keep your phone charged and take it with you on all journeys. In an emergency dial 999 or 112;
• Monitor Met Éireann forecasts and/or visit https://www.met.ie/ for the most up to date information. Information is available across social media platforms and other news media sources;
• ESB Emergency Services can be ed at 1800 372 999. The public can monitor https://www.esbnetworks.ie/power-outages.
• The Be Winter Ready website https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/aa78b9-be-winter-ready provides further advice on preparing for severe weather.
• Please the Cork County Council’s Out of Hours number 021 4800048 to report any out of hours issue.
Cork County Council will continue to provide updates on www.corkcoco.ie and across the council’s social media channels @Corkcoco.
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