Cork County Council Severe Weather Update – Sunday 10.00am

Cork County Council continues to prioritise access to essential services, schools, and shops as it deploys resources to clear snow in north-west and north Cork this weekend. The Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team convened this morning to assess the situation.

Motorists should be aware that the thaw will be slow in the worst affected areas, leading to treacherous driving conditions, especially on higher elevations. The volume of snow which had fallen means that there will be compacted snow and mounds on roads and in villages for days to come, making driving hazardous. Drivers are urged to slow down, even in areas that have thawed, as there may be significant damage to road surfaces across the county, making driving conditions challenging and unpredictable and care should be taken on all routes.

Cork County Council crews, supported by the Defence Forces, Cork City Council, and contractors, are in operation in priority sites in north-west, north, and mid Cork yesterday and are continuing their efforts today. Conditions remain challenging in Rockchapel, Freemount, Meelin, Tullylease, and Liscarroll, with a sustained focus on these and surrounding areas throughout the weekend.

The Council is also working diligently to ensure access to schools, churches, and other local services across the county.

Cork County Council’s Emergency Line will remain open on  021-4800048 to report issues or request assistance.