Status Yellow weather warnings for Ireland
Clare County Council is advising members of the public to exercise caution ahead of forecast snow, ice and low-temperature conditions.
Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow - Snow-Ice warning for Ireland, valid from 03:00 on Thursday, 9th March, to 23:00 on Thursday, 9th March.
Rain, sleet and snow will spread northwards across the country later tonight (Wednesday night) and during Thursday accompanied by strengthening easterly winds. Accumulations of snow are expected in many areas along with icy conditions.
Sleet and snow will likely transition to rain in southern areas for a time.
Possible impacts include hazardous driving conditions, travel disruption and poor visibility.
The forecaster has also issued a Status Yellow - Low Temperature/Ice warning for Ireland, valid from 21:00 on Thursday, 9th March, to 10:00 on Friday, 10th March.
Met Éireann is warning of widespread icy stretches on Thursday night and Friday morning.
Possible impacts include hazardous driving conditions and travel disruption.
Clare County Council is advising motorists to exercise caution.
Following rain, sleet, snow and freezing conditions during the night, ice is to be expected on untreated road surfaces which can make driving conditions very hazardous. Ice-free conditions cannot be guaranteed even on treated roads.
Take extra care while walking: footpaths etc. can be extremely hazardous/slippery due to ice.
Clare County Council will be monitoring the situation for any changes in the weather forecast. Please check Met Éireann for updates.
Page last reviewed: 08/03/23
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