⚠️ Freezing Road Surfaces: 0°C Reported

Cork Safety Alerts

08 Jan 2026 — 1 min read

Road surface temperature of 0°C recorded at R667 Mitchelstown. Ice may be present, take extra care.

Ice may be present on roads, especially on untreated surfaces, bridges, and elevated sections. Please take extra care when driving.

Driving tips for icy conditions:

• Reduce your speed and leave extra braking distance
• Avoid sudden braking, acceleration, or steering
• Watch for shaded areas where ice lingers longer
• Bridges and overpasses freeze before regular roads
• If you skid, steer gently into the skid, don't brake hard

Data from Transport Infrastructure Ireland road weather stations. Recorded at 23:55 on 8 January 2026.

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