Date: 03 Jan 2025
Status Yellow Weather Warning Issued for Donegal
Met Éireann has issued a status Yellow Snow/Ice warning for Donegal from 5pm tomorrow (Saturday) evening until 5pm Sunday evening bringing falls of sleet and snow with snowfall accumulations expected with potential Impacts of; Hazardous travelling conditions, Poor visibility and Travel disruption.
During this period of inclement weather the public are being urged to exercise extreme caution:
- Wintry showers and icy surfaces will lead to difficult travel conditions.
- Driving conditions will be hazardous, even where roads are gritted, slow down, drive with caution, be aware of other road users and allow extra time for your journey.
- Take extra care while walking: footpaths etc. can be extremely hazardous/slippery due to ice.
- Check on elderly, vulnerable and isolated neighbours.
- Keep your phone charged and take it with you on all journeys. In an emergency dial 999 or 112.
- The Be Winter Ready website https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/aa78b9-be-winter-ready provides further advice on preparing for severe weather.
- People are advised to prepare for this period of severe weather including ensuring their mobile phone is fully charged to enable communication.
- 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 contacted at 1800 372 999. The public can monitor www.PowerCheck.ie.
- Uisce Éireann Customers can check their website and social media channels for updates and to get in touch with any issues or concerns via our 24/7 customer care centre at 1800 278 278. People can also sign up online to free text alert system to get regular updates about their local supplies - see www.water.ie.
- People are advised to conserve water, and visit https://www.water.ie for advice.
- Farmers are advised to take all precautions when dealing with livestock and possibly working alone.
- People travelling long journeys check weather/ road conditions not just where they are starting from, but at their destination and along the route, as conditions may vary significantly.
Donegal County Council can be contacted during normal business hours on 074 91 53900 and in the event of an out-of-hours emergency the Council’s Road Service/Housing Department can be contacted on 074 91 72288. For emergencies requiring the assistance of the Fire Service call 999 or 112.
The public are asked to keep up to date with the current weather warnings and in particular any change in the status warning for their area on our Winter Maintenance Dashboard
You can keep up to date on conditions in your area by signing up for free alerts to your phone by registering at www.mapalerter.ie or by following Donegal County Council on Facebook or on X (Twitter) @DonegalCouncil.