Wicklow Included In Latest Orange Weather Alert Issued By Met Eireann

You're being urged not to make unnecessary journeys in areas affected by an orange weather alert for snow and ice.

Caution is advised over the next few hours. We will continue to grit roads in response to ice and snow conditions across the county. Details of the gritting routes are available on https://t.co/vzgAwLC00a #Wicklow @MetEireann https://t.co/PVLyPW68Tt

— Wicklow County Council (@wicklowcoco) March 9, 2023

Sleet and snow, combined with strong winds, are forecast for the north, the west and the north east today - with an upgraded warning in place until midnight tonight.

Overnight, Wicklow will be under an orange alert with significant amounts of snow expected in some areas by morning, along with icy conditions.

 Wicklow County Council are relaying public safety messages aligned with the latest weather warnings issued.

Cold weather arrangements remain in place throughout the county to ensure that there is adequate capacity to prevent any need for rough sleeping during the current period.

 Public Safety Information

Protective actions advised:

• The public should heed public safety advice and are asked to monitor Met Éireann forecasts for updates on local conditions

General Public safety advice

• Weather conditions will be disruptive for travel tomorrow. Driving conditions may be particularly hazardous tomorrow morning during the busy morning commute times of 6am to 10am

1. The public should note that local conditions will vary across the county and consider those conditions. Any travel arrangements should be planned carefully in advance of setting out
2. All road users should be aware of the potential for hazardous travelling conditions, particularly on untreated roads and allow extra time for all road journeys
3. Motorists should slow down and be aware of the dangers posed by poor visibility during periods of falling sleet/snow
4. Pedestrians should be aware for the potential of slips and falls in icy conditions particularly on untreated roads and footpaths
5. Due to an elevated risk of coastal flooding today and tomorrow due to Spring tides that are expected to bring a tidal surge of 0.5, people are being urged to "stay back, high and dry" as piers and areas close to the sea can be very dangerous during the expected high winds.