Cork County Council Status Orange Snow and Rain Warning Update

Cork County Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team convened this morning as a Met Éireann Status Orange Snow and Rain warning for Cork remains in place until midday today (Thursday, November 21st).

Heavy rain overnight has transitioned to sleet and snow leading to dangerous driving conditions across the county. The worst affected areas include Newmarket, Rockchapel, Charleville, Mitchelstown, Macroom, Millstreet and Coachford.

Council crews carried out pre-emptive gritting overnight and have been repeating salting and gritting since early this morning. Snow ploughs have also been deployed where required and crews are progressing on a priority basis.

Motorists are being urged to drive with extreme care even on roads that have been gritted. Hazardous driving conditions may persist throughout the day. If a journey must be undertaken, please slow down, allow extra time and be aware of other roads users, especially vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists.

For more information about Cork County Council’s Winter Service Plan including road treatment routes visit: Severe Weather Information, Warnings & Road Alerts.

Issues can be reported to your local Council Office during working hours (9am to 5pm), details of which can be found by visiting corkcoco.ie.

Cork County Council crews will continue to monitor the weather and conditions throughout the day. Weather updates are available at met.ie. The Council will continue to provide updates.