Council says compacted snow and ice causing 'significant challenges' in parts of the county
A council spokesperson said that "significant challenges" remain in north and north-west Cork due to compacted snow an ice. Picture: Chani Anderson.
Cork County Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team convened this morning as a Status Orange low temperature/ice warning remains in effect for Cork and as efforts continue to provide access to isolated communities and households.
A council spokesperson said that "significant challenges" remain in north and north-west Cork due to compacted snow an ice, with the local authority concentrating efforts on the area most impacted.
Additional resources have also been deployed including the Defence Forces and external contractors.
"Motorists are advised to take extreme caution on the roads if they need to travel this morning as road surface temperatures have fallen to as low as -8 degrees in parts of Cork overnight," said the spokesperson.
The Status Orange low temperature/ice warning will remain place until 11.00am this morning and will be followed by a Status Yellow warning until noon on Friday.
The spokesperson said there are reports of black ice in places throughout the county even on treated roads, and that particular care is needed due to ice at the following West Cork locations.
- R585 Cousane,
- R585 Coppeen,
- R584 Pass of Ceim an Fhia,
- N71 at tunnels near Glengarrif
- Elevated sections of the N71 between Bantry and Ballydehob.
In North Cork there has been further snowfall in the Ballydesmond area and there are poor conditions on the northern section of the R576 Rockchapel Road, at Lackaroe, Liscarroll and on sections of the R578 Newmarket to Charleville road especially around the Barleyhill area.
"While temperatures are forecast to rise over the weekend, the thaw in areas affected by lying snow and ice will be slow. The council will continue to respond with additional resources throughout the weekend," said the spokesperson.
Cork County Council’s Emergency Line remains open on 021 480 0048 to report any issues.
Some council services may have varying opening hours or remain closed today, with people urged contact the authority before they travel.
The Council website https://www.corkcoco.ie/en and social media channels @Corkcoco will have updates on council services such as civic amenity sites, swimming pools and libraries.
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