Cork weather: Met Éireann issues countrywide fog warning 

Met Éireann has this morning issued a countrywide fog warning, advising that conditions during the period of the warning will lead to impaired visibility.

The status yellow warning comes into effect at 6pm this evening and is set to remain in place until 9am tomorrow. 

In an update this morning, Cork County Council said it is continuing to deploy additional resources to clear snow and facilitate access for communities, schools and local services in North-West and North Cork this weekend.

Status Yellow - Fog warning for Ireland ⚠️

Foggy conditions will lead to impaired visibility. 👀

Valid: 18:00 Saturday 11/01/2025 to 09:00 Sunday 12/01/2025https://t.co/lvQFgW8DsS pic.twitter.com/ABlZnlOytP

— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) January 11, 2025

The council’s severe weather assessment team convened again this morning to assess the situation. 

"The thaw will be slow in the worst affected areas and motorists should expect treacherous driving conditions on higher elevations. 

"The depth of snow means that there will be snow heaps on roads and in villages for days to come," the local authority said.

The council said the fog warning will lead to poor visibility "and more hazardous driving conditions especially where there is lying snow and snow accumulations". 

"Drivers are asked to slow down even in places that have thawed as there may be significant damage to road surfaces across the county, making driving conditions unpredictable.

"Cork County Council crews, supported by the Defence Forces, Cork City Council and contractors, were in operation in more than 60 priority sites in North-West, North and mid Cork yesterday. 

"Conditions remain challenging in Rockchapel, Freemount, Meelin, Tullylease and Liscarroll, and there will be a sustained focus on these areas throughout the weekend. Work also continues in the Mushera area near Millstreet.

"The council is also working to ensure access to schools, churches and other local services across the county," the local authority added. 

Cork County Council’s emergency line will remain open on 021 4800048 to report issues or request assistance.