Cork County Council Activates Winter Response as Yellow Warning Takes Effect

Cork County Council has confirmed its roads treatment programme remains active throughout today's Status Yellow Rain/Sleet/Snow warning, which runs until 20:00 this evening.

The council's winter response includes continued treatment of priority routes across the county, though officials have cautioned that hazardous conditions may persist even on treated roads due to low temperatures and the probability of snow.

Potential impacts from the warning include hazardous travelling conditions, spot flooding, poor visibility, and icy patches across Cork.

The council has issued specific guidance for road users, urging drivers to slow down, allow extra time for journeys, and remain aware of vulnerable road users including pedestrians and cyclists. Residents are also advised to be mindful of icy surface conditions and to check on vulnerable and isolated neighbours.

Essential safety measures include keeping mobile phones charged and carrying them on all journeys. In emergency situations, the public should dial 999 or 112.

Cork County Council's comprehensive Winter Service Plan, including details of road treatment routes, is available for public consultation on the council's website.

For out-of-hours issues during the warning period, residents can contact Cork County Council's emergency number at (021) 4800048.

The council's roads treatment programme will continue operating as resources allow throughout the duration of the weather warning.